Comprising: a fish slice and fork, handles chased with dragons, engraved with stylized 'B,' mark of BAI ZHONG, Hong Kong, retailed by Kwan Wo, Canton or Hong Kong, a fish slice, the handle chased with a dragon, engraved with fish, marked WHQO; a pair of asparagus tongs, chased with dragons amongst clouds, apparently unmarked; and a pierced server, the handle in the form of a dragon, mark of Yi Sheng Lou

12 in. (30.5 cm.) long, the largest

23 oz. 2 dwt. (718.4 gr.)

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