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A small Chinese export silver tureen and matching dish cast with blooming branches, finial in shape of a twig. Dish raised on four low feet. Hung Chong, Canton & Shanghai, early 20th century. Weight 363 g. Dish L. 15 cm.

Provenance: Director General of the Chinese Postal Service Erik Tollefsen (later named To Lo-sen) 1872–1938. He came to China in 1896 where he was in Customs but later became engaged in the Post Office Services and remained in China until 1932.

Condition

Some indentations and wryness. The lid does not close tight.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 17 February 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
3,000 DKK