$4,148
Four Chinese Export Silver Mugs, third quarter 19th century, all with repousse decoration, three cylindrical, with dragon-form handles, a Leeching, with battle scene, ht. 4 1/4, a Kwongyien, with processional scene, ht. 4, the third with Chinese characters mark, also with battle scene, ht. 3 7/8; the fourth mug pear-shaped, with illegible mark, with figures at various pursuits, ear handle, and round foot, ht. 4 1/8 in., approx. 23 troy oz. Kwongyien: scratched inventory/insruance number to underside. Chinese character mark and Leeching: with possible engraving removal from small shield. footed cup: footrim pushed up slightly, causing piece to not sit completely flat on tabletop. shield engraved "Eva"
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
