Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 15 October 2018

Decorative Arts

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ZAR 70 556
Lot 205
  • A Chinese Export silver tankard, possibly Hung Chong, Shanghai, 1880-1925
  • A Chinese Export silver tankard, possibly Hung Chong, Shanghai, 1880-1925


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ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 70 556
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About this Item

Canton and Shanghai, China
A Chinese Export silver tankard, possibly Hung Chong, Shanghai, 1880-1925
the tapering cylindrical body intricately moulded and engraved with a continuous battle scene, the front with a shield-shaped cartouche engraved with a crest, the side applied with a handle moulded as a scaly dragon, silver-gilt interior, 12,5cm high, 475g

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