Sale 6716
London, South Kensington
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5 July 2011
Price realised
GBP 3,000
Estimate
A RARE CHINA TRADE SILVER TEAPOT MAKER'S MARK ONLY OF SUNSHING OF CANTON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Oval with fluted sides and bands of bright-engraved navette and "X" motifs, wood handle and mounted wood finial, maker's mark only to base 11 in. long (28 cm.) 21 oz. (651 gm.)
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