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THE CELLARS MARK OF SUNG SING, THE CASTERS MARK OF CUTSHING, CANTON, CIRCA 1830
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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT SALT CELLARS AND PAIR OF PEPPER CASTERS
THE CELLARS MARK OF SUNG SING, THE CASTERS MARK OF CUTSHING, CANTON, CIRCA 1830
The first of rounded rectangular form with foliate shell rims and paw feet, the second urn-form, the covers with bud finials, gilt washed interiors, marked underneath, the covers apparently unmarked
The salts 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, the casters 4 in. (10.1 cm.) high; 14 oz. (449 gr.)
THE CELLARS MARK OF SUNG SING, THE CASTERS MARK OF CUTSHING, CANTON, CIRCA 1830
The first of rounded rectangular form with foliate shell rims and paw feet, the second urn-form, the covers with bud finials, gilt washed interiors, marked underneath, the covers apparently unmarked
The salts 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, the casters 4 in. (10.1 cm.) high; 14 oz. (449 gr.)
Provenance
The casters, Christie's, New York, 23 January 2001, lot 179 (part).