STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics
STYLE: European Silver, Gold Boxes and Ceramics
A MONUMNENTAL CHINESE EXPORT SILVER RACING CUP AND COVER, RETAILED BY WANG HING, CANTON, CIRCA 1880
Auction Closed
November 11, 04:08 PM GMT
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A MONUMNENTAL CHINESE EXPORT SILVER RACING CUP AND COVER, RETAILED BY WANG HING, CANTON, CIRCA 1880
the body profudely chased with village scenes around a central vacant cartouche, above panels of chysantemum, lily and bamboo plants, twin ornate dragon scroll handles, the foliate embossed stem and foot applied with three supporting dragons, the stepped domed cover similary embossed below a racing foal finial, stamped WH 90 and with late Dutch control marks, on an ornate hardwood stand
62cm., 24 3/8in. high total
6683gr., 150oz. 10dwt.
Please note the weight in grams should read 4682 grams and not as in the printed
and online catalogue. The weight in troy ounces remains the same.