$2,252
Nine Small Chinese Silver and Silver-mounted Items, late 19th/early 20th century, a pair of trumpet vases with applied dragon decoration on hammered ground, with weighted bases, ht. 5; a similarly decorated double egg cup, ht. 4; a pair of double-walled tea/punch cups with repousse decoration, maker's mark MT, ht. 2 3/4; a book-form filigree card case, lg. 3; a filigree and cloisonne enameled ovoid cosmetic case, the hinged lid opening to a small mirror and storage drawer, lg. 2 1/2; a carved coconut tea bowl with silver lining, dia. 3 1/2; and a pipe, the body with silver and enamel panel depicting courtly ladies; approx. 12 troy oz. weighable silver. one weighted trumpet vases compressed onto foot somewhat. silver-lined coconut bowl with significant interior denting to the lining. pipe with some chipping to the enameling, mainly to one side. filigree card case with some compression to the nose of the dragon, and some light bending to dragon's tendrils. cosmetic case with some age wear, and mirror plate reglued. pair of cups lacquered, with tarnish below lacquering.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
