Page 637 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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A high quality circa 1895-1900 salver in what had evolved
into a traditional classical style. In reality, it is an entirely
manufactured style born out of a fusion of the neo-classical
with traditional Chinese decorative motifs and forms.
It speaks, however, of high quality craftsmanship and a use
of heavy gauge silver, which is really synonymous with the
Sheng Yuan name.
