Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cruet Set c1880 "CC

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EXTREMELY RARE c1890 CHINESE EXPORT SILVER THREE PIECE DRAGON & PEARL CRUET SET; CLASSIC CAULDRON FORM ON CAST BUN FEET; RAISED THREE CLAW DRAGONS; RARE CANTON MAKER "CC" This is a fine and extremely rare c1880 Chinese export silver three piece dragon and pearl cruet set. Signed for maker C.C. This maker is not found in Forbes or Kernan. He is only listed in Chan (2005), as having worked in Canton in the first half of the 19th century. Given the form and design, we believe the set a bit later perhaps c1880. A great opportunity for the beginning and even advanced collector of China trade silver to acquire a complete cruet set, from a Canton maker not often encountered. The set in unique raised circular or cauldron design. Adorned with brilliant raised three claw dragons. In pursuit of the sacred pearl. The serpents long undulating body comprised of hundreds of individually hand carved diamond shape scales. As "real" to the touch. Thick, well cast gently domed cover to mustard. Raised globe finial. The pepper with bun form screw on cover in fine state. Associated bamboo form spoon and both hand blown glass liners. Fine condition. Covers close flush to base. The set stands firm on table or display shelf. The dragon decoration crisp and vibrant. Stubborn areas of tearnish as shown, most to pepper and interior of salt. This fine c1880 China trade silver dragon and pearl mustard pot 2 1/2 inches across 2 tall the pepper pot is 2 inches tall. Set weighs 5 ounces. For the discerning collector of fine Chinese export silver. Focused upon examples from rarely seen makers. An extremely rare c1880 Chinese export silver dragon and pearl decorated three piece cruet set. From the rarely observed trade silversmith "CC". Please feel free to inquire directly about this, or any item we've listed. Whether the item is alone or part of a set. We very much welcome your interest. We are collectors first. As such, we are quite easy to work with. We happily combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly, usually US Postal Priority. Fully insured for domestic packages, and air parcel overseas. We charge a bit more than actual cost for custom size boxes, shipping materials and to pay for professional packing. We make great effort to accurately describe each item listed. Returns are accepted, if either condition, country of origin or dating is significantly incorrect. In such cases we refund your shipping costs as well. Like you, we are only human, and make mistakes. Hopefully, not too many. Remember, the items you see are antiques. Hence, have an expected amount of wear from normal use. As such, returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest bit of wear, or barely discernible flaw is not acceptable. Nor do we accept returns based on buyer's remorse. Nor change of taste, or because a buyer did not realize how "small" four inches might be once in hand. Please note, Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax. We have over 5320 feedbacks. And, are quite proud of our 99.% plus rating. We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request. From our personal collection, a fine mid 19th century coin silver basket by Edward & John Moore is illustrated in the cover article in May/June 2008 Silver Magazine. Enjoy....and good fortune in your bidding. read more

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