Lot 139
  • 139

A group of three Chinese Export silver ships, 20th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • two marked on rudders, the first with maker's mark CW, the second with maker's mark YL, the third apparently unmarked
  • silver, wood
  • length of longest overall 10 1/4 in.
  • 26 cm
the largest with cannons on deck, the smallest with British flags, both with carved wood stands, the last engraved on the side "Calcutta /5, 4, 55 / Neptune - Navigation"

Condition

good condition
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