Excellent hand crafted quality and heavy weight late 19th Century solid 900 silver round shaped centerpiece basket by Wang Hing, finely pierced with dragon, bamboo, various flowers and herons decoration on alternate panels. On four ball feet with a twin bamboo ornate swing handle. Wang Hing was the most important and renown Chinese luxury retailer and silver manufacturer active in Hong Kong, Canton and Shanghai (for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015, page 818). Fully hallmarked "90" for 900 silver together with Wang Hing "WH" and Chinese silversmith's mark. Also "Z2" Netherland Assay Office post 1953 import guarantee mark Diameter 21,5 cm Height 6 cm (16,5 cm with raised handle) Net silver weight 320 grams Condition report: In fine circa 130 years old original condition - great patina, minor scratches and dings, a few dark areas - no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description (wine bottle not included) Buy with confidence from one of Catawiki 100% positive feedback Top seller International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping for lots sold in the same auction Coming from a 100% smoke-free home, it will be properly sanitized before shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots! #classicinteriorsexclusive