Three Chinese Export Silver Cups

Description:

Three Chinese Export Silver Cups, late 19th/early 20th century, one vasiform with lobed registers featuring various foliate and figural motif centering a small monogrammed medallion by Wang Hing & Co., ht. 3 3/8; a wide mug with repousse dragon motif to body, dragon handle, and engraved presentation inscription to underside, marked "CS," for Cumshing, ht. 3 1/4, and a slender mug with chrysanthemum motifs to the body and a bamboo-form handle, by Luen Wo, ht. 3 in., approx. 13.8 troy oz. total.
Estimate $800-1,200

Wang Hing cup with shallow dent just below front medallion (very unobtrusive) and the Cumshing dragon cup with slight looseness to joint of dragon's lower left foot (still stable and well attached to body otherwise). Otherwise each in good overall condition with only very light surface wear.


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