A Chinese export silver cocktail shaker, Tu Mao Xing, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, late 19th/early 20th century, the exterior decorated with five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst bamboo, five-character mark to base, 21cm high, and ten silver shot cups decorated with four-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, with character marks to bases, 49cm high (11)十九世紀晚期/二十世紀早期 外銷純銀二龍爭珠紋搖酒壺及酒杯十件 一組十一件 《九江涂茂興》、《足紋》、《北京物華》款c.f. A similar cocktail shaker marked Tu Mao Xing was sold at Bonhams Los Angeles, 14th November 2017, lot 34.Note: Tu Mao Xing was a silversmith who operated in Jiujiang between 1880 and 1930. He acquired the moniker 'Master of Dragon Making' due to the quality of his creations. 品相報告 Condition Report: The pourer of the shaker has sunk down below the shoulder line due to previously being hit shut. Some light surface wear, scratches marks etc throughout, all commensurate with age. Some tarnish to the cups.