A LARGE SILVER TRAY, HUNG CHONG & CO., LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIODChina, Shanghai, mid-19th century to early 20th century. Of circular form, neatly applied with bamboo borders at the rim, supported on three semi-spherical feet, the finely engraved rim with the coat of arms of the House of Bergenstråhle. Marked to the baseHung Chong & Co.Provenance: House of Bergenstråhle, which is an old Swedish noble family with members including Johan Bergenstråhle (1756-1840), a noted Swedish military officer, and Lars Johan Bergenstråhle (1935-1995), a famous Swedish film director.Condition: Very good condition with some wear, light surface scratches, and minor casting flaws.Weight: 1.2 kgDimensions: Diameter 37.3 cmHung Chong & Co. was a prominent, Shanghai-based silversmith and retailer, operating between 1830 and 1925. Thepany specialized in high-quality silver ware, blackwood furniture, as well as embroideries and silks. Alongside Wang Hing and Woshing, it was one of the most prestigious manufacturers and well-known for its elaborate designs and unusual shapes. Their silver pieces attracted the attention of customers from all over the world.Auction resultparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby’s New York, 19 October 2016, lot 634Price: USD 3,250 or approx.EUR 3,900 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Chinese Export silver entrée dish and cover, Hung Chong & Co., Shanghai, circa 1900Expert remark:pare the related design with bamboo rims. Note the different form and size (31 cm).清末民初鴻昌款大銀盤中國，上海，十九世紀中至二十世紀初。圓形，邊緣成竹節狀，三半球形足，Bergenstråhle 家族族徽。鴻昌款。