A 19th Century Chinese Export Superb Quality Double Wall Silver Goblet Circa mid-China trade period (1840-1880) bearing character mark and maker's mark 'S.S' for Sun Shing, one of the first and finest silversmiths operating in Canton and later in Hong Kong. The whole, of tulip form with triple banded rim; the body profusely ornamented in relief with scrolling floral and foliate repeat. Finished with four scrolling ovoid cartouches to body, each depicting landscapes with temple dogs, deer and Chinese white pine trees; central cartouche bears an empty shield above single temple dog. The stem terminates in stylised scroll hexagram form raised on a stepped circular foot. Wonderful condition and quality. Height, 9.75 inches - 24.5cm. Please see accompanying image