A mid - 19^th century Chinese Export silver rose water sprinkler, Canton circa 1870 retailed by Wo Shing

Qing dynasty, of conventional bulbous form upon a circular foot. The detachable upper section terminating in a stylised flower head. The body with chased decoration of flower heads and leaves. Marked underneath with retailer’s mark WS and artisan mark possibly 永雄 (YONG HUNG).

Height – 28.2 cm / 11.15 inches

Weight – 275 grams / 8.84 ozt