10-03-200910-03-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2475Boston
October 3, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Chinese Export Silver Mug

Sell one like this
$770$650
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2475Location: BostonDate / Time: October 03, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Export Silver Mug, mid 19th century, maker's mark HC, possibly Hung Chong, cylindrical, double walled, chased and embossed with all over scene of figures and animals with a landscape of prunus trees and rocky outcrops, with small roundel monogrammed and dated 1860, reeded rims, crabstock, ht. 4 1/4 in., approx. 9 troy oz.
Estimate $200-250

slightly off round. base rim seam opening up a little bit. monogrammed to underside with name: Humphrey Hathaway Swift 3d.
some spots of corrosion and minor metal discoloration.

Keywords

Hung Chong, Humphrey Hathaway Swift, minor metal discoloration