A large Chinese export or straits silver tankard, mark of Da Xing, Canton, 1870-1900

H.: 35 cm

Weight: 3103 gram

Marked for Da Xing, Canton, 1870-1900.

Da Xing had a manufacturing base in both Canton and Singapore, possibly also in Bangkok. Most of his wares have a Straits focus when it comes to form, style and motifs. (source: Adrian von Ferscht, 2nd Edition Catalogue of Chinese Export Silver Maker's Marks) (see also the last photo, where we have added an excerpt)