JEWELLERY ANTIQUE & ART Tuesday, 4 August 2020 - 9:30 AM start
A 19thC Chinese decorative large silver mug
Realised: $3,000 plus premium
Lot Details
double-skin construction with glass base, all-over relief decorated with warriors, some on horseback, others bearing flags with various inscribed calligraphy, engaged in battle before a fort; the handle formed as a sinuous dragon. A raised shield to the front engraved: 'Presented to Capt. Gaby by the officers of the P&O Comy's S.Ship Azof, Jany. 1861'. Stamped twice to the base 'Leeching' [Canton, Hong Kong and Shanghai c1840-c.1870] H.140mm, total 487gm.
