07-13-201707-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3020BBoston
July 13, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Chinese Export Silver Coffeepot

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$6,765$5,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3020BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Export Silver Coffeepot, bearing two character marks: back and underside, square-form with a prunus panel encircled by a faux-bois stem extending from the base of the stylized bamboo handle, ht. 7 in., approx. 14.1 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

Lid with shallow dent to interior rim (not visible from outside, still sits well in pot). Spout pushed into body with related dent to exterior. Upper handle joint re-soldered. Shallow dent to back side. Several small losses to leaf-form element to lower handle joint. Previously dipped or lacquered.


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