Lot 1317 , A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese Export silver small jardinere, on three dragon handle supports by Wang Hing, Hong Kong.

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese Export silver small jardinere, on three dragon handle supports by Wang Hing, Hong Kong, embossed with figures, dragons and birds amongst prunus and bamboo, height 7.25in, 29.5 oz.
Estimate £600-800

One of the scrolls belonging to the "beard" to one of the dragon's head handles is missing (broken) and one of the other scrolls on a different handle has been pushed backwards behind the "beard" but is still attached. There are two small dents close to the marks on the base and there is a dent to the main body at the base of the decoration inbetween two of the legs. Raised parts of the decoration still quite crisp conducive with age and some use. Marks clear on base. Overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £2,000