Chinese Export Silver and Cherry Wood Vases - Antique Circa 1855

These impressive antique Chinese Export silver vases have a tapering cylindrical rounded form with a waisted neck.

The surface of each vase is embellished with fine and impressive applied bamboo stalk ornamentation, all on a matte background.

The plain waisted upper portion of each vase is fitted with a pair of tiered fingerpieces.

Each Chinese silver vase is fitted to the original cherry wood base; the vases are fitted with an internal silver dowel pin which provides a concealed attachment to the plinth, securing to the underside with a screw fitment.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of these impressive antique vases include:

Maker's mark: GW (Gem Wo)

Character mark: Untraced

These exceptional vases have been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).

Maker: Gem Wo

These antique Chinese vases are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The applied decoration is all very sharp.

The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of each base are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these fine examples of antique Chinese silverware.

Diameter 4.7cm/1.9"

Height 11.7cm/4.6"

4.1 troy ounces/127g (excluding wood bases)