MARK OF YE BO, RETAILED BY WANG HING & CO., CANTON AND HONG KONG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Name: A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA CADDY
Brand: MARK OF YE BO, RETAILED BY WANG HING & CO., CANTON AND HONG KONG, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Price: 2200.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 2,750

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USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA CADDY

MARK OF YE BO, RETAILED BY WANG HING & CO., CANTON AND HONG KONG, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 2,750

the ovoid body applied with dragons flying amongst clouds and chased with wind gusts, the removable cover topped by a chrysanthemum blossom, marked on underside
6.3/4 in. 17.1 cm.) high

13 oz. 16 dwt. (429 gr.)

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We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for identifying the artisan workshop. For further information please see Adrien von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940 – The Definitive Collectors’ Guide, 4th Edition, Glasgow and Beijing, January 2015.