Lot Essay
Compare the example from the Chait Collection of Chinese Export Silver illustrated in the Catalogue, p.245, no.279
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A PAIR OF EXPORT SILVER-MOUNTED PINCH BOTTLES AND TWO STOPPERS
CIRCA 1900
Each of rounded triangular section, the extremities and shoulder overlaid with openwork ajoure silver-mounting, one with dragons among clouds and flaming pearls, the other with blossoming prunus, the base rim of one marked with two two-character marks 'solid silver' and possibly the maker's name Sing Yuan
8 1/2in. (22cm.) high (2)
CIRCA 1900
Each of rounded triangular section, the extremities and shoulder overlaid with openwork ajoure silver-mounting, one with dragons among clouds and flaming pearls, the other with blossoming prunus, the base rim of one marked with two two-character marks 'solid silver' and possibly the maker's name Sing Yuan
8 1/2in. (22cm.) high (2)