Lot 318 , A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese Export silver christening mug, 5 oz.

A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese Export silver christening mug, with dragon handled and embossed with warriors in battle, signed on base, 3.75in 5 oz.
Estimate £200-300

There is a small dent to the foot rim. When looking down at the mug from directly above, it appears silightly mishapen, not uniformly cylindrical. There is some wear to the decoration in general, mainly to the raised parts ie. facial features etc. Overall condition is otherwise good. Marks clear but a little faint.


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Sold for £420