Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 - 24th January 2012

Lot 402

A 19th century Chinese silver two-handled cup and cover

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000 | Hammer £17000

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Description

A 19th century Chinese silver two-handled cup and cover, marked to the base with Chinese characters and makers mark LC, circular bowl with figural scenes in landscaped setting, with a central cartouche engraved with a crest and motto, dragon scroll handles, domed pull-off cover with three dragons, the stem modelled as three dragons, on a raised circular foot, with chased decoration, height 39.5cm, approx. weight 83oz.