Page 321 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

This Hoaching egg cruet is the only recorded Chinese silver
double egg cruet in the neo-classical style. While egg cruets
were popular in the early 19th century they were mostly made
for four or six people. The original purpose-built storage box
remains with the set.

The ostrich egg cup carrying the Hoaching mark is one of the
more eccentric examples of Chinese silver. Resting in a
reticulated bamboo basket that is supported by a twisted
bamboo form stem that is “planted” in an exposed root system
on its domed base.

Images courtesy of Christie’s, South Kensington; Christie’s, New
York; Michael Backman, London; Heritage Auctions, Dallas, USA;
Ralph M Chait Galleries, New York

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