Page 400 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

A more juxtaposed style could not be
found when comparing the Khe
Cheong coffee pot [below] with the
ewer. My own personal view is this
may have started life as a lidded
tankard which was yet another of Khe
Cheong’s signature items. Because of
an engraved inscription on the pot,
we are able to date this to 1851.

A silversmith who was capable of
creating masterpieces in such an
eclectic mix of styles can only be
regarded as a highly accomplished
master of his art. Chinese retail
silversmiths had total control over
what was produced under their
individual marks. Khe Cheong was
one of the greats