13th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2078
 

2078

A Chinese Export Silver Vase, by Kwong Hing Luong and Co., Hong Kong and Singapore, Circa 1890, tapering cylindrical, the sides cast and chased on each side with figures in landscapes, all on a matted ground and within dragon and foliage borders, with two short handles and a fluted rim, on carved hardwood base, part of base lacking, 43.8cm high including base, the vase 37.5cm high weight of silver 37oz 16dwt, 1,176gr

Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Marked under base and on fixing bolt, The marks are crisp, though the maker's marks are somewhat poorly struck. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a very minor softening to the high points. There are some bruises. The carved wood base is lacking its central section and as such is partly detached. The weight in the catalogue of 1,175 is the weight of the silver, including the vase and the fixing bolt. The weight of the wood stand is 345gr. 

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th Nov, 2021

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

Entries are invited for forthcoming sales.

 

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