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W.H.L. [SILVERSMITH’S FULL NAME UNDOCUMENTED]
            Hong Kong
            circa 1890-1920


































                                                                     Research  continues  in  order  to  discover  the
                                                                     full  identity  of  this  mark;  it  is  also  somewhat
                                                                     of  a  mystery  mark  as  it  is  not  clear  whether
                                                                     this was a retail silversmith or an actual maker
                                                                     [or both].
                                                                     While  most  recorded  items  bearing  the  mark
                                                                     are  small  goods,  there  is  no  definitive  style
                                                                     that  links  them;  one  tea  set  does  indicate  an
                                                                     ability  to  create  something  of  quality  and
                                                                     character.

                                                                     Strangely,  there
                                                                     appears  to  be  a
                                                                     propensity  to  create
                                                                     items  that  contain
                                                                     fluted  forms.  This
                                                                     early  20th  century
                                                                     triple-fluted  épergne
                                                                     is quite typical.

                                                                     This  circa  1900
                                                                     single      flute
                                                                     reticulated  bud  vase
                                                                     with clear glass liner
                                                                     has  appeared
                                                                     several  times  at
                                                                     auction,  both  singly
                                                                     and  as  a  pair  which
                                                                    would  indicate  this
            was a popular item at the time of manufacture. As with all W.H.L. items, it is well made.
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