Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Epergne Flower Vase by Kwan Wo

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A fine antique Chinese Export silver epergne or flower vase.

By Kwan Wo of Canton and Hong Kong (active ca. … Read more A fine antique Chinese Export silver epergne or flower vase.

By Kwan Wo of Canton and Hong Kong (active ca. 1875 - 1940).

The epergne with 4 horn shaped, tapered arms or vases, a round silver plinth, and a wooden base.

Each arm with an applied dragon in relief - the central and largest dragon is the only one to hold a flaming pearl.

One arm is removable.

Marked to the side of the base.

Simply a wonderful Chinese silver vase!

Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There is some persistent tarnish (or solder remnants) at the joint of the vases and base, some light edge wear throughout, wear to the wooden foot, and a small casting flaw to the underside of one of the 3 exterior vases.

Maker:
Kwan Wo

Fineness:
Unmarked for fineness. Likely .900 fine.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 12 1/8 in.
Width: ca. 6 in.
Depth: ca. 5 7/8 in.

Weight: ca. 513.8 g (including base)

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