CHINESE SILVER-GILT & ENAMEL NANJING-CHANGJIANG-BRIDGE SAKE SET C.1970

DESCRIPTION

Exceptional 20th Century Chinese commemorative solid silver gilt sake drinking sake set, comprising of a large ewer, eight goblets and a tray. Each piece is richly gilt and extremely decorative, part-fluted and chased with scrolling foliate, set with semi-precious turquoises and stunningly cloisonne’ enameled with flowers in high-relief. The large jug has a pull-off lid in the same style, the body is applied with two large enamel panels depicting the famous Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge.

Each part is Hallmarked Chinese silver (stamped SILVER), mark used in 1970’s for item made for export.

CONDITION

In Great Condition – No Damage.

SIZE

EWER
Height: 27cm
Width: 21 x 11cm
Weight: 795g

GOBLET
Height: 9cm
Width: 5cm
Weight: 65g

TRAY
Height: 3.5cm
Width: 42 x 22.5cm
Weight: 1165g

Vendor: Pushkin Antiques Ltd

Address: Shop 111, Grays Antiques, 58 Davies Street, London, W1K 5AB