Lot 347 , Six late 19th/early 20th century Chinese silver items,

Six late 19th/early 20th century Chinese silver items, to include a two handled presentation globular vase embossed with chrysanthemums, by Luen Wo, Shanghai, 4.5in, two napkin rings, a beaker, belt buckle and pepperette.
Estimate £200-300

Provenance: William Moule and his family, who were Christian missionaries in Ningpo (Ningbo) and Shanghai in the late 19th and early 20th century; thence by descent.

Gross 456 grams.
There is a small dent to the side of the globular vase and an engraved inscription around the collar. One of the belt buckle loops has been repaired where it joins the main part. There are two small dents to the base of the pepperette. Overall condition of the items is otherwise good.


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Sold for £190