A PAIR OF RETICULATED CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ‘DRAGON’ BOWLS BY HUNG CHONG & CO CHINA, CANTON / GUANGZHOU OR HONG KONG, LATE QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1900 It rests on a flat foot and has a circular round body. It is all reticulated, i.e. the body and the foot, with a total of three four-clawed dragons flying amidst clouds. One bears a mark ‘HC’ and the other bears an identical mark combined with a two-character Chinese mark. H: 5,4 cm - D: 12,5 cm Total weight: 219,5 grams Note: Hung Chung & Co was a company active in Shanghaï and Canton circa 1860-1930. Their shop in Canton was located on Club Street whilst their shop in Shanghai was located at 11b Nankin Road. 一对中国出口银龙纹碗，由Hung Chong & Co公司制造 中国，广州或香港，晚清，约1900年 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.