CHINA - 19th century Set of silver salt cellars including : - a four-lobed pair decorated with dragon, bamboo, peonies and plum tree, leaf-shaped handle (one handle missing) H. 6.8 cm - a pair in the form of a woven basket. H.3.2 cm - one hexagonal, decorated with scholars, plum tree, bamboo and ru yi characters. H. 3,3 cm - a round tripod with qilong decoration. H.3 cm - one rectangular and one hexagonal with dragon and scholar design, dragon-shaped handles. H.3,8 cm and 2,6 cm Five flower-decorated spoons and a dignitary-shaped cutlery handle. H. 7.8 to 9.8 cm Gross weight : 313 gr Including 2 small metal spoons

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