A Chinese Export Sterling Silver Overlaid Glass Decanter, Mark of Tackhing

Late 19th century, Hong Kong, the four chamber glass bottle featuring an openwork sterling overlay with chrysanthemum flowers, dragons, and architectural motifs, fitted with four stoppers, each chamber with an open vignette to reveal the spirit contained, not monogrammed, the bottle marked "Made in France".



13 3/4 x 5 in. dia.

From the Collection of Helen Rindlbacher Ward, and by descent
Helen Rindlbacher Ward was born in Shanghai in 1936 to German parents, her father was one of the few foreigners who worked at the Chinese Aluminium Rolling Mills, Ltd company. Her family returned to Germany in 1955, and Helen moved to the United States in 1965 after marrying an Army officer. The Chinese artworks in this collection were all acquired in Shanghai during the 1930s-1950s.

Good estate condition.