Two Chinese silver wares, late 19th/20th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

comprising a ewer, the ovoid body repousse with panels of bamboo, one reserved with a plain cartouche, the decoration repeated on the knopped and domed foot, the tall waisted neck set with a simulated bamboo handle attached to a lever hinged and knopped cover, the base marked TS (Tien Shing) 90 and character mark; and a pierced oval basket with shallow sides supported on four bracket feet, the sides pierced with friezes of chrysanthemum flowers and bamboo stems around an oval medallion pierced with dragons, double simulated bamboo swing handles, the base marked WH (Wang Hing & Co) 90 and character mark
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ewer 480 gms, 26.5 cm high, basket 345 gms, 21.5 cm long

• Lot Sold $5,000 (Hammer Price)
• $6,100 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The ewer with possible loss to the crest of the handle. Otherwise generally good condition.

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