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Two Similar Chinese Export Silver Mugs, circa 1875
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases with maker's mark S.S. possibly for the later Sun Shing in Canton or Hong Kong
- Silver
- height 4 7/8 in.
- 12.4cm
both decorated with warriors in battle with villiages and trees in the background in exceptionally high relief, one engraved RANGOON BOAT CLUB REGATTA 1875-1876 SCRATCH FOURS
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand H. Davis, New York
The Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc., New York
The Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc., New York
Condition
good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.