07-13-201707-14-2017
Skinner Auctions
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3020BBoston
July 13, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Chinese Export Silver Covered Tureen

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$2,214$1,800
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3020BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Chinese Export Silver Covered Tureen, unmarked, with a chased handle formed as a dragon, the cover with two dragon's heads projecting in high relief, one forming the handle, lg. including handle 14 1/2 in., approx. 26.3 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600

Handle loose (worn threads to joints). Base with scattered shallow dents, area with handle joint with rough solder to exterior, probably repaired. Lid with scattered dents to interior rim, does not sit flush with base (neither perfectly round).


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