A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER, KHE CHEONG, CANTON, CIRCA 1850
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER, KHE CHEONG, CANTON, CIRCA 1850
in Gothic style; the waisted body chased with lattice strapwork panels between borders of anthemion leaf and shell borders, the cover similarly chased with a foliate gallery, the later finial modelled in brass as a Roman soldier, on a spreading shaped circular banded foot chased with foliage, wooden pedestal base
54.6cm., 21½in. high total
1161gr., 37oz. 6dwt.
Condition Report:
Good clear marks to rim of base. Some of the vacant panels to the body possibly erased. The finial a replacment. Gallery to cover slightly mishapen in places. Good gauge and condition otherwise.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PRESENTATION CUP AND COVER, KHE CHEONG, CANTON, CIRCA 1850
in Gothic style; the waisted body chased with lattice strapwork panels between borders of anthemion leaf and shell borders, the cover similarly chased with a foliate gallery, the later finial modelled in brass as a Roman soldier, on a spreading shaped circular banded foot chased with foliage, wooden pedestal base
54.6cm., 21½in. high total
1161gr., 37oz. 6dwt.
Condition Report:
Good clear marks to rim of base. Some of the vacant panels to the body possibly erased. The finial a replacment. Gallery to cover slightly mishapen in places. Good gauge and condition otherwise.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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