$1,778
Four Chinese Silver Goblets, late 19th/early 20th century, all with chased and embossed decoration, a pair by Hung Chong with decoration of figures, raised on three slender bamboo-form legs on round foot, ht. 5 1/2, and two by Wang Hing, one with double-walled bowl lined with copper and decorated with bamboo, ht. 6, the other with figures, on tree-form stem, ht. 5 5/8 in., approx. 14 troy oz. weighable silver. doublewalled: possible engraving removal to shield. some corrosion to interior of cup. Wang Hing with tree stem: overly cleaned, with some loss of surface crispness one Hung Chong with possible engraving removal to shield. The other engraved: Hermitage Handicap won by Battle Dawn ridden by W. Hill
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
