A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CUP AND COVER
MARKED WITH CHINESE CHARACTER, DATED 1881
Baluster and on spreading foot with knopped stem. chased overall with chinoiserie scenes, with cast dragon handles, the detachable cover with dragon finial, engraved on one side with inscription, marked on foot
12 ¼ in. (31 cm.)
28 oz. 3 dwt. (876 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Hong Kong Regatta 1880 Members Cup Bow A. J. Murray 27th Reg't, J. L. Armitage 27th Reg't, G. A. Featherstonehaugh R. N. Stroke J. A. Bennett 27th Reg't', cox A. J. Lewis.
A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER CUP AND COVER
MARKED WITH CHINESE CHARACTER, DATED 1881
Baluster and on spreading foot with knopped stem. chased overall with chinoiserie scenes, with cast dragon handles, the detachable cover with dragon finial, engraved on one side with inscription, marked on foot
12 ¼ in. (31 cm.)
28 oz. 3 dwt. (876 gr.)
The inscription reads 'Hong Kong Regatta 1880 Members Cup Bow A. J. Murray 27th Reg't, J. L. Armitage 27th Reg't, G. A. Featherstonehaugh R. N. Stroke J. A. Bennett 27th Reg't', cox A. J. Lewis.
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