Seven Pieces of Chinese Export Silver

Description:

Seven Pieces of Chinese Export Silver, two salt cellars, marked "WH90" probably for Wang Hing & Co.; a pair of small hexagonal bowls with dragon handles and a single character mark to underside; a salt shaker with rubbed marks; cylindrical condiment marked "WH" probably for Wang Hing & Co.; and a reticulated miniature censor on wood stand, marked "HC" probably for Hung Chong; approx. 10.9 troy oz. total (including wood stand).
Estimate $300-500

Reticulated censor with break to base of vacant cartouche. Hexagonal salts with small area of loss to one dragon hand on handle. Shaker with several small dents. Otherwise each with light surface wear.


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