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ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER PAIR OF VASES, WING CHEONG c.1880

Posted by Pushkin Antiques Ltd

13 May, 2020

ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER PAIR OF VASES, WING CHEONG c.1880

US$20,859.70

### DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century rare Chinese Export solid silver pair of vases, impressive and exceptionally fine, amphora-shaped, decorated with repoussé prunus against a "cracked ice" effect ground. Exquisite prunus blossom handles mounted on each side, standing on a very unusual ball and pedestal base, applied with beaded boarders. Hallmarked 90 (900+ silver standard), Maker Wing Cheong, Hong Kong. An identical example retailed by Wang Hing, can be found in the book by A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015, page 827.













### CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.

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SIZE

Height: 27cm
Width: 12cm
Combined Weight: 1200g

Condition

PRE-OWNED

Ship From

United Kingdom

Location

Hong Kong

Designer / Brand

Wing Cheong

Period

c.1880

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