Three Chinese Export Silver Mugs

Description:

Three Chinese Export Silver Mugs, mid to late 19th century, first marked LEO, with dragon-form handle, the body decorated with a continuous scene of figures, mountains, pavilions and trees; second, marked YS, probably Yatshing, with faux bamboo handle and continuous scene of bamboo stalks and birds; third marked KHL, faux bamboo handle, body decorated with a continuous scene of warriors, ht. 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 in., approx. 24 troy oz.

Note: For a similar example of the first, see Chinese Export Silver 1785-1885, Milton, Massachusetts, 1975, fig. 138, page 204.
Estimate $800-1,200

first: evidence of denting to interior and rippling around handle, minor pitting, age typical wear throughout. Second: age typical wear, minor discoloration, base rubbed. Third: Two small dents to foot, age typical wear.

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