Lot 236

A Chinese export twin handled presentation cup and cover





Jewellery, Silver, Watches & Wine
Auction: 9 June 2021 at 11:00 BST
£5,000
Description
marked to base for Leeching, circa 1870, the cup of globular form with embossed and chased scenes depicting Chinese life, the twin handles formed as scrolling dragons, the stem modelled as intertwined dragons, on a circular foot, the pull-off cover with dragon within the clouds; with a hardwood plinth and engraved presentation plaque from the 'Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock... 1871'
Dimensions
Overall height: 38cm weight: 31oz




