Lot 523 , Two Chinese bronze hand warmers, 18th / 19th century, 17cm and 20.5cm, repair to smaller cover

Two Chinese bronze hand warmers, 18th / 19th century, in two sizes, both pierced with 'wan' symbols to the covers, swing handles, 17cm and 20.5cm, repair to smaller cover
Estimate £200-300

The largest handwarmer has a few minor dents and varying coloured patches to the exterior, the smaller handwarmer has a replacement section of pierce-work to one side which has been messily soldered on the inside and out.


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Sold for £320