9th Oct, 2024 13:00

The Gerard Collection of Chinese Export Silver
 
  Lot 54
 

An early 20th century Chinese export silver beaker, Shanghai circa 1910 marked Sheng, retailed by Hung Chong

An early 20th century Chinese export silver beaker, Shanghai circa 1910 marked Sheng, retailed by Hung Chong

Qing dynasty. Of tapering cylindrical form. The body with cast and applied decoration of a Chinese dragon. Marked underneath with artisan mark 声 (SHENG), and retailer's mark HC.

Height – 8.5 cm / 3.3 inches

Weight – 121 grams / 3.89 ozt

Sheng

A dressing table jar lid by this workshop and retailed by Hung Chong is illustrated Kwan. S. (2018) Chinese Export Silver – The Muwen Tang Collection. Hong Kong: Muwen Tang Fine Arts Publication Ltd. p.192-193, f.59.

A twin handled bowl by this workshop and retailed by Tuck Chang is illustrated ibid, p.324-325, f.125.

A dressing table set by this workshop and retailed by Sincere and Co, is illustrated ibid, p.426-427, f.175.

Sold for £252

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