PROPERTIES FROM A NOTED COLLECTOR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER *A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ‘BAMBOO AND PEONY’ TRAY OR DISH CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY This tray is of circular shape and is resting on three round feet. Its central part is nicely and naturalistically chiselled with peonies against a guilloche ground whilst its wing it open-worked with a design of bamboo. The base bears three (3) marks: the first one is ‘90’ probably for the grade of silver used; the second one is ‘廣信隆’ (guǎng xìnlóng), possibly the maker mark; the third is 'KC'. D: 21cm Weight: 437,4 grams Provenance: a noted collector of Chinese Export Silver wares. IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. 中国出口银“竹子和牡丹”托盘 中国，晚清，20世纪早期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.