Chinese Export Silver Dragon Whisky Decanter, Wang Hing, c.1895
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A fine Chinese export silver mounted glass Whisky decanter, Wang Hing, Canton & Hong Kong, circa 1895 the whisky dimple glass bottle overlaid with a pierced and finely chased cage of three dragons amongst scrolling clouds and flames, with a tubular neck twist top surmounted by a superb articulated dragon head spout, hallmarked WH, 90 and a chop mark to the underside. Total Weight 840g Height 27 cm
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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