10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
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Chinese Silver Cup and Cover

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$5,333$4,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Silver Cup and Cover Khecheong, Canton, late 19th century, campagna urn form, with bamboo-design loop handles, the front set with an unengraved shield, the top section of cup chased and embossed with a continuous battle scene, base of body with boats on a river and figures in a pavilion, with single leaftip knop, on domed foot with scrolling vine rim, ht. 8, with a domed lid, possibly associated and silver plate, with dragon head finial on stylized cloudwork, ht. with lid 9 1/2 in., cup approx. 20 troy oz. without lid.
Estimate $800-1,200

good, with minor age/surface wear.
(lid weight: approx 4 troy oz. )

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Chinese Silver Cup