1880-1925 Bao Heng Xiang (寶恒样) of Beijing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cocktail Shaker
$5,800.00
A gorgeous Bao Heng Xiang (寶恒样) of Beijing Chinese export silver cocktail shaker with an elaborate hand chased dragon on a stippled background, made for the export market in sterling silver. The shaker is stamped for the maker on the bottom and was produced in China between 1880-1925. This maker may possibly have produced silver for the imperial court. In the late Qing dynasty era there was a very influential Prince, called Chun; he was a Prince of the First Rank and had his own satellite court outside of the Forbidden City. Chun was very influential with the foreign diplomatic community who were all confined to an area immediately outside of the Forbidden City walls. Prince Chun's mansion was situated close to there. Prince Chun was considered by far the most "modern" of the entire Qing court. So the notion of cocktails not being connected to the Imperial court cannot be dismissed.
The weight is a 404 grams (around 14.25 ounces). Height is 25.4cm (about 10"). Cup is meant to hold up to ~700 mL (24 oz.). Item has minor condition issues commensurate with age, use and mileage. Silver guaranteed to be sterling (92.5%) or better.
Overall, this is a superb and rare item from which any person would be lucky to drink. In Chinese symbolism, the dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for those who are worthy of it. Ships insured with tracking and can be shipped internationally.
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A gorgeous Bao Heng Xiang (寶恒样) of Beijing Chinese export silver cocktail shaker with an elaborate hand chased dragon on a stippled background, made for the export market in sterling silver. The shaker is stamped for the maker on the bottom and was produced in China between 1880-1925. This maker may possibly have produced silver for the imperial court. In the late Qing dynasty era there was a very influential Prince, called Chun; he was a Prince of the First Rank and had his own satellite court outside of the Forbidden City. Chun was very influential with the foreign diplomatic community who were all confined to an area immediately outside of the Forbidden City walls. Prince Chun's mansion was situated close to there. Prince Chun was considered by far the most "modern" of the entire Qing court. So the notion of cocktails not being connected to the Imperial court cannot be dismissed.
The weight is a 404 grams (around 14.25 ounces). Height is 25.4cm (about 10"). Cup is meant to hold up to ~700 mL (24 oz.). Item has minor condition issues commensurate with age, use and mileage. Silver guaranteed to be sterling (92.5%) or better.
Overall, this is a superb and rare item from which any person would be lucky to drink. In Chinese symbolism, the dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for those who are worthy of it. Ships insured with tracking and can be shipped internationally.
Check out some of my other Chinese export silver here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=29377402
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A gorgeous Bao Heng Xiang (寶恒样) of Beijing Chinese export silver cocktail shaker with an elaborate hand chased dragon on a stippled background, made for the export market in sterling silver. The shaker is stamped for the maker on the bottom and was produced in China between 1880-1925. This maker may possibly have produced silver for the imperial court. In the late Qing dynasty era there was a very influential Prince, called Chun; he was a Prince of the First Rank and had his own satellite court outside of the Forbidden City. Chun was very influential with the foreign diplomatic community who were all confined to an area immediately outside of the Forbidden City walls. Prince Chun's mansion was situated close to there. Prince Chun was considered by far the most "modern" of the entire Qing court. So the notion of cocktails not being connected to the Imperial court cannot be dismissed.
The weight is a 404 grams (around 14.25 ounces). Height is 25.4cm (about 10"). Cup is meant to hold up to ~700 mL (24 oz.). Item has minor condition issues commensurate with age, use and mileage. Silver guaranteed to be sterling (92.5%) or better.
Overall, this is a superb and rare item from which any person would be lucky to drink. In Chinese symbolism, the dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for those who are worthy of it. Ships insured with tracking and can be shipped internationally.
Check out some of my other Chinese export silver here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=29377402
Or just browse around the shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP