Lot Essay
Highly decorated mugs are common in Chinese export silver; however, covered tankards are very rare.
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MARK OF KHE CHEONG, CANTON, 1820-1890
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A RARE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER COVERED TANKARD
MARK OF KHE CHEONG, CANTON, 1820-1890
Of tapered cylindrical form, chased and engraved allover with a Chinese battle scene, engraved with a crest and a baronet's badge, the hinged domed cover with waves and dragon's head finial, dragon-form handle, silver-gilt interior, marked under body
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high; 21 oz. 10 dwt. (677 gr.)
MARK OF KHE CHEONG, CANTON, 1820-1890
Of tapered cylindrical form, chased and engraved allover with a Chinese battle scene, engraved with a crest and a baronet's badge, the hinged domed cover with waves and dragon's head finial, dragon-form handle, silver-gilt interior, marked under body
7 ½ in. (19 cm.) high; 21 oz. 10 dwt. (677 gr.)