| INDEX | ALL SILVER |
| DESCRIPTION | Very good set of six antique Chinese export silver dessert or fruit knives with prunus decorated handles and plain silver blades. |
| SILVERSMITH | Wang Hing, a renowned silversmith known for producing high-quality Chinese Export silver items. Wang Hing was a prominent name in the world of Chinese export silver during
the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name “Wang Hing” was likely a created name, intended to bring good luck and success, rather than the actual name of the business owner. The firm was established in Canton (now Guangzhou) around 1854 by the wealthy Lo merchant family and known to have been trading from 10 Queen's Road, Hong Kong in 1909. Wang Hing & Co. became renowned for their high-quality silver items, which often featured intricate designs combining traditional Chinese motifs with Western forms. |
| DATE or HALLMARK | late 19th or early 20th century |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS | total 274 |
| LENGTH | 7 ½", 190mm |
| SILVER STANDARD | the 90 mark is only a rough guide to the silver content which will actually be between 88% and 94% pure |
| CONDITION | excellent, a little light fire grey and soft bumps (hammer marks?) to some blades |
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| SOLD |
| Price £308 |
| item number m9136 |
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