Chinese Nanking Store Sterling Silver Gilt Dragon Buckle or Sash Ornament | Vermeil Chinese Export Silver luncheon plate consistent with careful storage

consistent with careful storage

This is a wonderful figural ceramic bottle that once held Creme de Menthe made in France by Garnier

58 inches across the top when extended

Shoulders: 15” across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam

Shoulders: 17” across from shoulder/sleeve seam to shoulder/sleeve seam

Chinese Nanking Store Sterling Silver Gilt Dragon Buckle or Sash Ornament | Vermeil Chinese Export Silver luncheon plate consistent with careful storageThis Chinese export sterling silver gilt piece is richly decorated with opposing dragons surrounding a central longevity style symbol, all rendered in deeply chased relief flanked by raised dragons. Marked NANKING STERLING to the reverse along with a Chinese character hallmark, the piece was retailed by the famed Nanking Store, one of the best known Chinese luxury goods retailers catering to the export and tourist trade, active from 1895 until 1940.