Page 847 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht
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WING FAT
Canton & 34, Bonham Strand West, Hong Kong
circa 1875-1930
A high quality retail silversmith that, although well-known, is sadly bordering on being rare.
The teapot [below] demonstrates well how Wing Fat brought character to an oft-repeated basic design by many
Chinese silversmiths - the addition of the lobed melon form, the foliate collet foot, the generosity of the spout
and the handle all give this piece an overall richness. It speaks of somebody caring greatly about how it will
appear when it makes its entrance in the world.
