Antique Chinese export silver double inkwell deskset with mythological horned beast / dragon. Silver and hard wood. Made in Shanghai, China, circa 1880 – 1910. Measurements: 6 inches (15cm) accross. Total weight is approx 430grams (including wood base). Stands on 4 ball feet with a silver frame under the wooden base to reinforce the stand and support the feet. The wood is old hardwood, with a beautiful patina after well over 100 years. A pair of inkwells with hinged lids. The 4 sides of the inkwells with repousse patterns featuring people in landscapes and a variety of flowers. Caps with key-pattern around their perimeter. Between the inkwells is a marvellous horned beast. The pen or brush would be held in his long, branching antlers. He has huge poppy eyes, an open mouth with detailed teeth and tongue and fiery mane and coat with a variety of textured treatments to the surface. Marked underneath LUEN WO in English as well as in Chinese ideograms. Condition: good with negligible wear commensurate with age. A similar inkstand is to be seen on page 61 of Chinese Export Silver, The Chan Collection. Despite the similarity of the dragon, the piece was made by Tuck Chang, who worked at approximately the same time as Luen Wo. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE. See our policies below. Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don’t forget to insure and track properly. Any questions, just ask. These charges are the buyers responsibility. The item “Antique Chinese Export Silver LUEN WO Deskset 2bl Inkwell w Dragon (#5267)” is in sale since Friday, August 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “brendaginsberg” and is located in Boca Raton, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: inkpots deskset
- Primary Material: Silver
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Chinese Silver: LUEN WO
- antique: signed