CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CRUET SET c1890 LW - CARPENTER & BENCH. A rare form late 19th century Chinese export silver cruet set. The stand formed as a Chinese carpenter in short pants and sun hat pushing what we believe is.
The "pouch" hanging from one of the supports for his tools. The hinged cover mustard with spoon, and the open salt formed as work barrels.
One stamped for maker KMS. The pepper caster in gourd form with screw on top. Single large spoke working wheel, twisted rope supports for the cruets and rope around the. Carpenter's shoulder to take some of the weight from his hands while pushing. This late 19th century Chinese export silver carpenter's bench is 5 inches.And the entire set, silver only, is 5 standard ounces. Signed LW under base and one cruet KMS & Chinese characters. In very fine condition, rich silver patina and original detail. The item "Chinese Export Silver Cruet Set c1890 LW Carpenter & Work Bench" is in sale since Thursday, January 24, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Tea Caddies".
The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.