Description: A SPECTACULAR CHINESE EXPORT SILVER COCKTAIL SET, C. 1925. Comprising a fourteen-piece matching set with exquisitely rendered dragon motifs including a round tray resting on three domed feet, the cavetto chased with a dragon and circular cartouche at center with engraved monogram, the borders with chased high relief dragon forms and the rim banded in bamboo, diameter 14 inches (36 cm). Together with a hammered silver cocktail shaker resting on flared rim with scroll handle and the sides repousséd with a monumental raised prowling dragon and with fitted cover and spout cap, height 12.3 inches (31.5 cm). Accompanied by 12 sterling beakers also with hammered surface, raised dragon motif, engraved circular engraved cartouche, and the interiors brightly gilded, height of each 2.4 inches (6 cm). Mark of NANKING store, Shanghai, 850 silver standard and Chinese character stamps. With original silk-lined custom fitted faux alligator covered case with swivel handles and locking clasps. Total silver weight approximately 94 troy ounces.
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