Sale 6163
London, South Kensington
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17 May 2011
Price realised
GBP 10,625
Estimate
A LARGE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TRAY MARK OF WANG HING OF HONG KONG AND CANTON, CIRCA 1890 Oval with bamboo rim, the border chased with birds amidst bamboo, the centre chased in low relief with panels of battle scenes, dragons and birds amidst bamboo separated by spiral flutes, centred by an oval reserve engraved with crest and motto of Campbell, raised on bamboo-embellished bracket feet 20¾ in. (52.7 cm.) 72 oz. (2232 gm.)
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