Silver-mounted Jade Inkwell

Silver-mounted Jade Inkwell, China and Europe, 19th/20th century, a celadon jade cup with lotus-form handles and carved floral decoration on the sides, mounted with a gilt-silver rim and cover marked "sterling," the cover decorated with an openwork jade plaque carved with a bat and fruit, on a foliate metal alloy stand, overall ht. 3 7/8 in. Estimate $600-800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.