A Canton gilt metal filigree brise fan, with blue, green and red cloisonne enamel flowers, with silk tassle with ivory toggle carved with flowers - 9in. (24cm.), Canton, circa 1840, in fitted lacquer box labelled Hoaching, fine carving in Ivory & Sandal wood, Gold & Silver Smith, Dealer in Gold, Silver & Lacquer Ware, Canton China (ribbon torn)
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A Canton gilt metal filigree brise fan, with blue, green and red cloisonne enamel flowers, with silk tassle with ivory toggle carved with flowers - 9in. (24cm.), Canton, circa 1840, in fitted lacquer box labelled Hoaching, fine carving in Ivory & Sandal wood, Gold & Silver Smith, Dealer in Gold, Silver & Lacquer Ware, Canton China (ribbon torn)
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Lot Essay
Hoaching of No. 10 Old China St. circa 1810 owned one of the greatest fan shops. He expanded with branches in Club Str., Honan Island, Hong Kong and Shanghai