Antique Chinese Export Silver Chong Woo Napkin Ring ~ Birds In Cherry Blossoms

Description

Magnificent antique Chinese export 90 silver repousse napkin ring showing birds among the cherry blossoms. It is marked Hong Kong, Chong Woo, 90, and the makers name in Chinese. It is in excellent condition and the cartouche has never been monogrammed. The napkin ring is about 1 5/8" in diameter x 1 1/4" wide and weighs 23.4 grams.
Chong Woo (his real name was Chiu Yu Tin) was a very successful Chinese merchant who dealt in "Chinese Fancy Goods". The Chong Woo mark dates back to 1849 although I don't know how long the business existed. I believe this napkin ring dates the the late 1800's or maybe early 1900's.