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TWO SILVER DRAGON BOWLS For three similar silver snuff boxes, dated 18th and early 19th century,
19th/20th century and a brief discussion on the unknown maker ‘MK’, see the John
The largest with a foliated rim, each with a writhing dragon en Sparks exhibition catalogue, A.J. Marlowe, Chinese Export Silver,
repoussé encircling the body, one with stamped mark LuenW, the London 1990, p. 45, no. 29, 33 & 90.
other with stamped mark WH90.
15.2cm (6in) and 11.7cm (4.5/8in) diam. (2). 360 Y
A CARVED ROSEWOOD FRAME
£1,200 - 1,500 19th century
HK$12,000 - 16,000 The rectangular frame carved in low relief with a decorative band of
CNY11,000 - 13,000 lotus and insects, enclosing a narrow bead.
58cm (22 3/4in) x 50cm (19 5/8in)
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A SILVER SNUFF BOX, A CIGARETTE CASE AND ANOTHER £800 - 1,200
SNUFF BOX HK$8,300 - 12,000
Early to late 19th century CNY7,100 - 11,000
Comprising: a rectangular box and cover with repoussé worked
lid and base decorated with floral motifs, stamped MK; an oval 361
boat-form box with a hinged lid incised with a dragon and a A HARDWOOD SCHOLAR’S TABLE
monogrammed crest; a repoussé cigarette case decorated with birds Qing Dynasty
and flowers. The square miniature table, probably zitan, formed with two
The largest: 12cm (4 3/4in) wide (3). reciprocating sliding drawers, with a gallery edge with spindle
balustrades. 35cm (13 3/4in) x 35cm (13 3/4in) x 15cm (5 7/8in)
£800 - 1,200
HK$8,300 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000 £2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000

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