Gebelein
2786   $375

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Chased foliate design on matte ground. Applied ring base. Marked TC in a rectangle, plus and ideogram. Tuck Chang, Shanghai, 4th quarter of 19th century. Diameter 4-1/2". Base diameter 2-1/2". Height 2-1/2". Weight 5 troy ounces. No monogram, but a round reserve for one. Overall and mark condition are excellent (bowl is just slightly out of round).

Gebelein
4072   $1,475

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Dragon motif, matte finish on the ground. Triple bamboo-design stem. Height 7". Diameter of mouth 3-1/2". Diameter of base 3-1/8". Weight 7.6 troy ounces. The monogram, in an inverted heart reserve is YMCA/HONG KONG/ BILLIARDS/ J.T.LONGSTAFF/ 1912. Overall condition is excellent; mark condition is very good.

Gebelein
4070   $2,675

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Western style with four horizontal lines around the beaker near the top and near the bottom. Applied molded rim and base. Marked KHC in a rectangle, plus three pseudohallmarks. Height 3-5/8". Mouth diameter 3-1/8". Base diameter 2-11/16". The monogram is a script William. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein
4064   $850

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Twisted "bamboo" stem, plain bowl. Marked with an ideogram and 90 in a rectangle, as well as SS. Height 7-1/2". Mouth diameter 3-3/8". Base diameter 3". Weight 9-1/2 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein
4055   $575

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Repousse figures, houses, trees. Marked HC in a rectangle, plus an ideogram. Height 3-1/8". Diameter of mouth 2". Diameter of base 2-1/4". Weight 4.1 troy ounces. No monogram, but a shield reserve on the front for one. Overall condition is excellent except for what may be a small repair on the bottom.

Gebelein
1222   $995

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Octagonal, on an octagonal base. Gadrooning at the top edge. Marked STERLING SILVER/ WONSHING, and an ideogram. Rim diameter 5-3/8" (5-3/4" to the points). Height 4-1/2". Weight 14 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall condition is excellent. Mark condition is very good.

Gebelein
2545   $800

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Bamboo motif on matte ground. Applied "rope" banding at top and bottom. Single scroll handle. Height 2-11/16". Top diameter 1-7/8". Base diameter 2-1/8". Weight 4 troy ounces. The monogram is an Old English M on the front in a slightly elliptical reserve. The mark consists of KHC and three pseudohallmarks, and is in very good condition. Overall condition is excellent. Mid-19th century.

Gebelein
1300   $995

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Two small handles, foliate chasing, matte ground. On two carved wood stands. Height 4-1/8". Weight of pair 7.6 troy ounces. No monogram. Marked HC in a rectangle, plus an ideogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
1112   $1100.00

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Let's stop right there. I don't for a moment believe that this item was made in Boston. Most everything about it: the floral four toed feet, chased foliage with "ring matted" background (see Forbes, plate 41), silversmith's center punch on the top (see fourth photo), the overall heft and construction suggest that it was made in Canton province. Can I prove it? No, not yet at any rate. Diameter, 8.5"; height .75"; weight 14.0 oz. Troy; a few minor scratches and dents but excellent overa... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
1096   $125.00

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length 6 3/4 inches, monogrammed "EP" (?? see second photo) on reverse in period script, some tine and slight surface wear but good overall condition. As mentioned, this silversmith is not listed in Forbes, Chait, or any other references which I am aware of.

Gebelein
2516   $925

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Marked on the outside edge of the base: L in a rectangle, three pseudohallmarks. Mark condition is excellent. Western form. Lid pulls off. First half 19th century. Height 3-1/4". Weight 2 troy ounces. The monogram is a crest of a wild animal head looking left. Overall condition of the caster is excellent.

Gebelein
2509   $790

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Height 7-7/8". Capacity 2 pints. Weight 17.9 troy ounces. Applied foliate decoration on both sides. Ivory insulators, hinged lid. Marked WK in a rectangle, 90, and an ideogram. No monogram. Very good condition (minor dents, handle slightly loose).

Albion Antiques Ltd
UKD25   $ 3250

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A massive sterling goblet in the early 'Georgian style' export, adorned with a coat-of-arms and a Latin motto 'ORN ATUR RADIX FRONDE' around a crest of a sprig and the script monogram 'AJ'. Hallmarked with pseudo hallmarks with a maker 'S'. 8" tall, 5" top diameter. 15 T.oz

Gebelein
2784   $795

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Large beaker by Wang Hing - Chinese Export. Marked WH in a rectangle, 90 in a rectangle, and an ideogram. Mark condition is excellent. Allover chased foliate design. Could be used for drinking or as a vase. Height 5-1/8". Diameter of mouth 3-1/4"; diameter of base 2-3/8". Weight 7-1/2 troy ounces. The monogram on the bottom is "P.W.S.C."/1892. The overall condition is excellent (one very minor dent).

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
0821   $650.00

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Kheechong, Canton circa 1825, length 13 1/2 inches, monogrammed "DR". Heavy and in excellent condition, with the classic "inset v" construction on both shells (front & back), bold shell drop (please see third photo). There is but one caveat here: someone has substantially removed the mark (ideogram - K.H.C. - monarch), so that it is only barely visible.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
0724   $55.00 each

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Tuck Chang, Canton province circa 1920, with attractive Art Deco style monogram "MMG", and embossed bamboo decoration. 2 1/8 by 1 inches, excellent condition. Also useful as a money clip, if as we say in the vernacular, you "carry a fat wad..."