Antique Chinese Export Silver Child's set of cuterly / flatware. Knife, fork, spoon. Made in Canton, China, 1825-1875.   

Measurements: knife 7 1/4 inches long; fork a little over 6 inches long; spoon 6 3/8 inches long. Weigh 140.3grams.  

Stunning workmanship on this set of knife, fork, spoon. Made smaller than typical cutlery/flatware in order to better fit a child's hand. Similar sets were made

later on by Tiffany & Co. and other makers.  

The tops of each piece have fabulous repousse work, very much in the European style - - particularly Scottish theme of thistles and foliage run up the handles of

each piece. An applied oval silver disk with initials M.F or M.L hidden amongst the boisterous decoration. The narrow ends of fork and spoon and the backs of these

two utensils are chased with grapes, vines and grapeleaves. Wonderful quality.  

Each piece has the mark for an unknown maker HCH, who worked in Canton during the 2nd and 3rd quarter of the 19th century. (see page 77 of the Chan Collection).  

Condition is very good. No damage of any sort.