A fine quality Chinese Export Silver bowl by Ye Bo of Canton, probably for Wang Hing*, (Hong Kong and Shanghai) c. 1890. Lobed circular shape on ring foot, with ornate applied decoration depicting birds, peony, pumpkin and chrysanthemum. 5" (12.6cm) diameter, 2.75" (7cm) high, 9 troy oz (279g).

*Von Ferscht believes this version of the WH retail mark is not that of Wang Hing but of an unknown retailer HM.