Retailer: Wang Hing. This was the trading name chosen by the Lo family and which operated from 1842 to 1941 in Canton, then later Hong Kong and Shanghai. They used artisans to craft their products and these silversmiths were recognized by having their name stamped next to Wang Hing's, but using Chinese characters. The silversmith on this example is 同 (TONG) from Canton.
Height: 8½ inches (21.5 cm). Base diameter: 2⅜ inches (6.1 cm). Weight: 130 gms.
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Retailer: Wang Hing. This was the trading name chosen by the Lo family and which operated from 1842 to 1941 in Canton, then later Hong Kong and Shanghai. They used artisans to craft their products and these silversmiths were recognized by having their name stamped next to Wang Hing's, but using Chinese characters. The silversmith on this example is 同 (TONG) from Canton.
Height: 8½ inches (21.5 cm). Base diameter: 2⅜ inches (6.1 cm). Weight: 130 gms.