China. Silver Cocktail Service. Early 20th Century

Silver cocktail set including: a shaker, eight goblets, and a tray. The baluster shaped, frustoconical and slightly flared upward shaker is composed of three parts. The body is decorated with three large openwork medallions, carved engraved on a guilloche background scenes of pastoral life. These eight timpani resting on pedestal are flared in their high parts and also adorned with applique medallions and show characters, animals and vegetation. The plateau is octagonal with two handles and central depression. The decor is alternately composed of geometric motifs, battlements, medallions and scenes of life executed in repoussé and chiseled on the marli and in the center of the plateau surface. Chinese work or Hong Kong from the first quarter of the 20th century French check markers on each piece (ET, Swan) No other stamps. Dimensions: Shaker: Height - 24 cm Weight 450 gr Timpani: Height - 6.5 cm Weight: 471 gr Tray: 48.3 cm X 29 cm Height - 1.5 cm Weight: 946 gr Good condition. Note: a few small teeth on the edges of timpani, micro-scratches and traces of use on the board. No traces of restorations.