Page 797 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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The Bowl [below] demonstrates the creative ability of Wo Shing to produce an item that does not conform to the
            normal predictability of Chinese Export Silver. Dating from circa 1875, the applied high relief birds and even the
            fluted rim are highly unusual.





















            Equally unusual [for Chinese Export Silver], the following illustrated tea set with crab stock handles - although
            almost oozing traditional Chinese decorative motifs, it manages to stand out from the crowd
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