Chinese Export Silver Christening Mug - Antique Circa 1890

Description

This fine antique Chinese export silver (CES) christening mug has a plain cylindrical bulbous form onto a circular spreading collet foot.

The cylindrical upper portion of the body is plain and unembellished, with a flared rim.

The lower bulbous portion of the body is ornamented with impressive embossed alternating fluted and batwing ornamentation in a swirl design.

This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with a silver bamboo stem effect handle.

The hallmarks to the underside of this Chinese silver christening mug include:

Maker's mark: WH (Wang Hing & Company)

Silver quality/purity mark: 90 (90 standard, 900/1000)

Character maker: Untraced

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