Chinese Export Solid Silver Miniature Kettle and Stand, Dragon by Luen Wo, c1880

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Chinese Export Solid Silver Miniature Kettle and Stand, Dragon by Luen Wo, c1880:
$620.43

An outstanding miniature kettle with stand made by Luen Wo c1880, embossed with two 4 claw dragons flying in clouds, with pears on the removable lid. The stand is shaped as bamboo and the kettle sits onto the stand supported by four spigots. The kettle has a carrying handle and 3 ball feet, and can be removed from the stand. An outstanding item with a beautiful patina to the silver.

This would make a beautiful gift or an exceptional piece to display with pride.

So hurry, to secure your beautiful and unique piece of Chinese history.

Weight:61 g

Height:8.2cm

Width:6.0 cm

Depth:6.0 cm

Hallmarks:

LW for Luen Wo
Chinese signature of maker

About Luen Wo

Luen Wo was a prolific firm active in Shanghai during the last quarter of the 19thand the first quarter of the 20thcentury, making pieces to a very high quality. Pieces attributed to Luen Wo are marked LW or Luen WO, frequently with a combination of the word Shanghai, the figure 90 and the Chinese characters that indicate the particular artisan who made the work or the workshop.