A pair of Chinese export silver mounted brushes, each of oval form and decorated with flowering blossom branches in low relief against a textured honeycomb ground. Two character marks struck to one side. Length 5 inches (12.7 cm). Both mounts appear with some heavy tarnish and would benefit from a clean and polish. Also displaying some general surface wear, marks and scratches. Some surface rubbing to decoration with slight loss of detail to some areas. Character marks are partly rubbed. Mounts test as 87% silver. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Fellows does not guarantee the standard of silver unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.Brushes are in a used and worn condition.