An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver bottle coaster; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection

This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) bottle coaster has a cylindrical form to a plain spreading base.

The body of this Chinese silver coaster is embellished with fine and impressive embossed and pierced decoration depicting two iconic oriental dragons amidst clouds.

The decoration to the body incorporates a sun motif to either side, each accented with a central cartouche; one remains vacant and the other bears the contemporary engraved monogram initials 'CHD'.

The upper and lower rims of this coaster are encompassed with plain applied moulded borders accented with bands of tooled decoration.

This exceptional coaster has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as sterling silver (925, 925/1000).

This antique Chinese silver coaster is a very good gauge of silver, excellent quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of this coaster are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Chinese silverware.

Diameter of rim 7.9cm/3.1"

Diameter of base 8.4cm/3.3"

Height 6.5cm/2.6"

5.1 troy ounces/160g

Date: Circa 1900

Origin: Shanghai, China

Maker: Luen Wo