Sold for:
$5,036
$5,036
Chinese Export Silver Presentation Centerpiece Compote, Shanghai, late 19th century, Luen Wo, maker, the dish with bamboo edge raised on four grapevine-form legs mounted with leaves on wirework stems, on ovoid silver knop chased and embossed with grape clusters, on round base with foliate rim and presentation engraving in German dated 1894, ht. 9 7/8 in. overall minor age wear. inscription: "Die Deutsche Compagnie, S.V.C., ihrem ausscheidenden Compagniechef, Herrn Lieutenant Haupt. Shanghai, im Dezember, 1894"
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02
