The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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A Chinese Export silver sugar and cream in the tree bark style
This style was popular in the 1890’s – a Chinese silvermsith’s response to the western Arts and Crafts movement.
The pieces are in the form of a cut section of a wooden stem with flowering plum blossom branches.
The handles are in the form of gnarled plum blossom branches
There is angled small reserve for engraving
Fine weight and condition
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
A sauce boat, gravy boat, or saucière is a low