Page 489 - Chinese SIlver By Adrien Von Ferscht

The tankard [right] is thought to
date circa 1860. It is interesting
inasmuch as it has a straight
canister form instead of being
tapered. The workmanship is
consistent with a high standard -
the bamboo foliate decoration is
superbly executed.

The tankard [left] is decorated with a continuous repoussé battle
scene against a textured ground. Unlike the previous two tankards,
this one is not double-skinned.

Image courtesy of S&J Stodel, London; Skinner Inc., Boston, USA;
Supershrink’s Storehouse of Silver

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