Lot Details
Lot 1022
Group of Four Chinese Export Silver Card Cases
19th/20th Century
Each rectangular, comprising one marked Khechong, 1860s, with figures and a phoenix amongst foliate scrolls, height 3 7/8 inches (10 cm); one with chrysanthemums, bamboo and a bird, 3 1/2 inches (9 cm); one with a dragon amongst foliate scrolls, height 3 1/8 inches (8 cm); and one marked Woshing, 1890s, with a boat and lake scene, height 3 1/8 inches (8 cm), total approximately 8 ounces.
The Joseph and Miriam Poser Collection
C Estate of Miriam S. Poser
Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for $1,260 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Three made in two separate parts, only the last by Woshing with hinged cover
Khechong - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; the cover with a blank medallion, but no sign of erasure; retains detail to faces of figures
Chrysanthemums and bamboo - good condition overall; marked with Chinese characters to inside rim; good detail to decoration; blank medallion, but no sign of erasure
Dragons - good condition overall; apparently unmarked; good heavy gauge; good detail to decoration
Woshing - clearly hallmarked; very minor small crease dent to body from handling; repair to hinge
248.8 grams
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Khechong - good condition overall; clearly hallmarked; good detail to decoration; the cover with a blank medallion, but no sign of erasure; retains detail to faces of figures
Chrysanthemums and bamboo - good condition overall; marked with Chinese characters to inside rim; good detail to decoration; blank medallion, but no sign of erasure
Dragons - good condition overall; apparently unmarked; good heavy gauge; good detail to decoration
Woshing - clearly hallmarked; very minor small crease dent to body from handling; repair to hinge
248.8 grams
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.
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