$1,659
Six Chinese Export Silver Caddies and Boxes, late 19th/early 20th century, one marked TC for Kuan-Chi, decorated with dragons and a continuous scene of figures; a tea caddy marked WH for Wang Hing, faceted hexagonal form; powderbox marked SCK, circular with dragon designs; baluster shaped tea caddy with two character marks, decorated with peonies; and a pair of circular powder boxes with character marks, lightly engraved dragon designs, ht. 2 1/4 to 5 1/2 in., approx. 31 troy oz. Tall teacaddy with a side dent; first box with dents to base; pair with slight discoloration and corrosion, otherwise age typical defects.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-04-10