04-25-200304-26-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2191Boston
April 25, 2003 04:00 PMCalender
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Chinese Export Silver Overlay Four Part Decanter

Sell one like this
$705$600
Auction: Sale #2191 - 2191Location: BostonDate / Time: April 25, 2003 4:00PM

Description:

Chinese Export Silver Overlay Four Part Decanter, early 20th century, maker possibly Luen Hing, Shanghai, the colorless, baluster form, blown glass four part decanter in pierced and engraved overlay of dense fruiting grapevines, nibbled on by figures of squirrels, each part of the decanter centered by a shell engraved with name of cordial including "Cointreau," "Dom," "Brandy," and "Freezomint," with two neck rings, and four narrow stoppers, on short spreading foot set with four further squirrels, ht. 12 5/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800