A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER TEA GLASS HOLDERS, CANTON C.1880 19th Century Chinese export silver tea glass holders, octagonal shaped, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with various scenes depicting animals and birds in landscape, very crisp and detailed, the front engraved with elaborate initials (Russian AF), the handle is beautifully modelled as a dragon. Hallmarked Chinese Export silver marks, Maker's mark in Chinese for Yu Sheng & Yong Ji. In Great Condition - No Damage. Height: 10cm Width: 12 x 8cm Each Weight: 495g

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