Page 594 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

This impressive pair of late 18th century Chinese Export Silver gilt filigree pedestal lidded vases, although
unmarked are typically in the style of Pao Ying, the domed lids and ornately worked ovoid bodies decorated with
filigree flowers, foliage and fruits, all on a fine woven ground are exactly what later 20th century wares [many of
them are actually 21st century, masquerading as “19th century”] strive to mimic. The stems of the vases are
with ball knopfs on octagonal bases with fretwork edges and feet.
Because of being one of the early silversmiths of the Chinese Export Silver period, it is not unusual for Bao Ying
pieces to be unmarked, or any maker of the late 18th century.