Set of twelve solid silver dishes, China for export, late 19th - early 20th century The center of the dishes is decorated with a polished circle, to be used for engraving a numeral or coat of arms while the rest is finely hammered with the edge of the marli shaped like a bamboo trunk. Each dish bears two hallmarks on the back: Hung Chong & Co with Chinese hallmark 買昌 - maichang. Diameter: 24.5 cm; gross weight: 3959 g Hung Chong & Co was a prominent Chinese silversmith and retailer based in Shanghai (11b Nanking Road, Shanghai) and active between 1830 and 1925. The maker is known for his elaborate designs and unusual shapes of his pieces. His retail business not only specialized in high quality silver tableware, but also offered blackwood furniture of unsurpassed quality and elegant design, as well as exquisite embroidery and splendid silk. 十九世纪晚期-二十世纪早期-外销品-银盘十二件