of shaped oval form, the wide border chased with leafy scroll cartouches enclosing openwork dragons, and surrounded by prunus, the center with suns flanked by conforming openwork dragons, rocaille handles, raised on four bracket supports, marked on underside
13.1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) long, over handles

19 oz. 8 dwt. (603 gr.)

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We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for identifying the artisan workshop. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.