ANTIQUE 19thC RARE CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER DRAGON MUG, LEECHING c.1870
19th Century Chinese Export Silver Mug, tapering form, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, centering a shaped cartouche with initials and the date 1873. The handle is beautifully modelled like a dragon.
Hallmarked Chinese Export silver (900+ silver standard), Maker's mark LC for Leeching.
Reference Number: A2565
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Mug, tapering form, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, centering a shaped cartouche with initials and the date 1873. The handle is beautifully modelled like a dragon.
The base is Hallmarked Chinese Export silver (acid tested shows a 900+ silver standard), Maker's mark LC (for Leeching, an important and very fine silversmith active in Canton, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong from 1840 to 1880). This particular mug dates before 1873.
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage.
SIZE
Height: 9.5cm
Width: 10 x 6.2cm
Weight: 140g