DESCRIPTION |
A Chinese export silver swing handled basket on three floral and scroll decorated cast feet. The outer rim is pierced, embossed and engraved and features cat fish, crab, octopus, carp, sea shell, gourds, lobster, clam and fruit. The inside has six engraved cloud shaped cartouches filled with bamboo, prunus and peony. | ||
| SILVERSMITH |
Sing Fat | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
Early 20th century (see Forbes page 257) | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
China | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
151 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 5 3/4 |
width: 5 3/4 |
height: 4 1/2 |
| SILVER STANDARD |
Chinese silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent, no repairs, monograms or erasures. The handle hinges are perfect and show no wear. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
none | ||
|
Price £65 |
SOLD |
BACK | Item Number: M1503 |
