LEGACY OF LUXURY OPENS AT THE TANGLIN CLUB , SINGAPORE THIS THURSDAY MAY 15 UNTIL SATURDAY 17 MAY -CHAMPAGNE AWAITS
An exceptionally fine Chinese Export silver tazza – it looks like silver lace!
This oval tazza was made in China and then imported by Edward & Sons of Glasgow. Just occasionally we are lucky enough to find pieces with import marks.
The firm was established in 1838 by George Edward, they lasted 125 years until they were acquired by Mappin & Webb in 1963 (Culme, Directory of Gold & Silversmiths, page 136). They were a prestigious firm, they supplied the Freedom Casket awarded by the City of London to African explorer Stanley in 1887. They were appointed to the crown
Over the years I have found several pieces of Chinese Export silver with import marks for Edwards & Sons – always of the finest quality and this tazza reflects this standard
Bamboo and dragons are worked within corded lorgnettes in intricate detail. The bamboo motif has been chased and pierced on the oval foot
Bamboo symbolises strength , reslience , flexibility and longevity
Dragons symbolise symbolizes power, good fortune, and strength and are associated with auspicious traits like intelligence, ambition and charisma
I hate to use the word “awesome” but this is an awesome piece
Legacy of Luxury The Tanglin Club, Singapore Opening cocktails Thursday 15 May We
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