Description:
Four Pieces of Chinese Export Silver, a circular vase with allover cherry blossom motif and engraved monogram to underside, marked "HC" to foot rim, possibly for Hung Chong, ht. 5 3/4; creamer with bamboo motif, marked "WH" possibly for Wang Hing, ht. 3 3/4; a cocktail shaker with floral sprays marked "CJ," ht. 9 1/4; and an unmarked tea strainer, dia. 2 1/4 in., approx. 32.2 troy oz. total (not including lids to cocktail shaker).
Estimate $500-700
Vase with several shallow dents to body, otherwise each with only light surface wear.
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Keywords
Wang Hing, Hung ChongStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.