Intricate Miniature Chinese Export Sterling Silver Set of Eight Place Card Holders Featuring “Cries of Hong Kong” Figures by Renowned Hong Kong Silversmith Wai Kee, Circa 1950
Oriental / Asian, Silver HollowareThis rare set of eight Chinese export silver place card holders was masterfully crafted by the renowned Hong Kong silversmith Wai Kee, a premier name in fine silver since the late 19th century. Each miniature figure is a detailed work of art representing the traditional “Cries of Hong Kong” featuring various tradesmen, fishermen with nets, and laborers with shoulder yokes and buckets. These figures are elegantly mounted on tiered circular bases and serve as a sophisticated addition to any formal dining table or a prominent display piece for a collection of Asian antiquities.
The entire collection weighs a total of 120 grams of solid sterling silver and is clearly hallmarked on the underside of each piece with the authentic “Wai Kee Sterling Silver Hong Kong” stamp. As highly sought-after examples of 20th-century export silver, these holders are in excellent vintage condition, retaining all their delicate components and original luster. This complete set offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Hong Kong’s silversmithing history, with the exquisite craftsmanship of the Wai Kee workshop.
Dimensions: Total Weight: 120 grams, Each figure: diameter of circular base 1.25″ x height 2.5″ (on average) x width of figures ranges 1.25″ to 2.5″
$547.50
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