$4,740
Three Chinese Export Silver Mugs, late 19th/early 20th century, all tapered cylindrical shape, with double-walled construction and repousse decorations of figures at various pursuits, and with dragon-form handles, two Wang Hing, both with shields engraved with mottoed crests, ht. 5 1/2 and 5 5/8, the third unmarked, ht. 4 5/8, approx. 28 troy oz. weighable silver. both Wang Hing examples with pinpoints and light ding at shield, age wear to engraving of shield, and with small scattered holes to exterior from cleaning wear. the unmarked with some rosing to handle, particularly at top of dragon head, with small metal tear at one horn, and a spot of solder repair at knee of one rear leg. minor age nicks to rims. overall minor age wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
