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Pebble Hammered Finish Rectangular Form Presentation Box Engraved Bamboo Pattern, Wooden Liner, Wai Kee Sterling Silver 1965, Hong Kong. It has an engraved inscription: "Presented to Lion Francis K. Pan In Recognition of his Outstanding Achievement as Chairman of The 4th Orient & Southeast Asian Lions Convention held in Hong Kong, 19th to 21st November 1965". Boxed.

This special box is 6 1/16" long, 3 5/8" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Vintage Chinese export silver wall mirror, having a wire mesh frame in form of a two dragons, decorated with a Turquoise and Coral stone insets. It has a painted fabric back with a glass atop, featuring chrysanthemum & flying bird.

This fantastic mirror is 8" long and 6 1/8" wide.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export sterling silver open work dragon napkin ring, c.1900, maker′s mark LK and a Chinese character, maker not known. Weighing 24 grams, this nicely detailed napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/8" tall. The oval, central cartouche has an ornate, period script monogram: Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Antique Chinese Export sterling silver large ornate punch bowl with applied chrysanthemum, birds and cherry blossom decorations, made by WOSHING, in business from 1830 - 1875. This bowl was made in Shanghai and has a removable circular pedestal base. This beautiful bowl is 10 3/8" in diameter, 7 1/4" tall and weighs 1267 grams or 40.7 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export silver figural foo dog large box, c.1890. Unmarked but guaranteed to be as represented. This beautiful box is 6" long, 3 1/2" wide, 4 3/4" tall and weighs 289 grams or 9.3 ozs Troy. The boxes were used to hold the leaves and other ingredients necessary to assemble a quid of betel, a mild stimulant used for centuries throughout Southeast Asia. Because such silver boxes were highly valued by their owners, they were carefully handled and typically remain in good condition.

Late Chinese export silver napkin ring with three Chinese characters, Bamboo rims and a central applied medallion inscribed: Robert Bernard, 1945 (above) Shanghai China (below). The Chinese characters represent Heaven, Good Luck and a third one which we cannot identify. Weighing 31 grams, this unusual napkin ring is 1 7/8" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese Export Silver egg cup with applied cherry blossoms, c.1900. This darling cup measures 2 3/4" tall, 1 7/8" in diameter and weighs 45 grams or 1.4 ozs. Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver ornate sander and wax seal c. 1880 - 1900. Each of these extraordinary items sits on a dragon faced turtle base, with the turtle of the sander having four feet sitting on on an oval base with 9 piercings underneath. The feet of the turtle seal are chased on the side of the body. The underside of the turtle seal has Chinese characters engraved deeply enough to leave their impression in sealing wax. Both tops have 4 intricately detailed 4-toed dragons, with the sander′s removable top having 18 holes. There are old style Chinese characters on both sides of each top between the dragons. On one side is engraved Peking (Beijing), on the other: Good Fortune (Fu) and Long Life (Shou). The sides of each piece have Chinese characters flanked by 4-toed dragons. Weighing a total of 142 grams or 4.6 ozs. Troy. The seal is 3 1/4" tall and 2 1/8" - 1 1/4" with the sander being 4 7/8" tall and 3 1/8" - 1 3/4". Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

Chinese export silver tankard with glass bottom made by Lee Ching 1846-1880. This handsome tankard measures 4 3/4" tall, 5" across the handle, 4" diameter of the bottom and weighs 489 grams or 15.7 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The tankard bears a lion’s paw with a cross crest, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Chinese export sterling silver cheese scoop in a Shell & Thread pattern by Cutshing Canton 1850 - 1870. This handsome scoop measures 10" long and weighs 130 grams or 4.1 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Inscribed Harris, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

Chinese Export Silver tablespoons, 6, in a double struck Fiddle Shell & Thread pattern with Shell & Thread back stamped bowls, made by Khecheong of Canton China, c.1830 – 1870.

Monogrammed "HJT" in ornate period script, these handsome, heavy serving spoons are in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations.

The mark "KHC" is listed in several sources as the shop mark for Khecheong. The marks on these spoons and others I have seen more resemble "KHG" than they do "KHC". Considering the name of the firm, "KHG" would make more sense than would "KHC".

Why would there be a "C" following the "H" when the name of the firm ends in "G"? The mark "KHG" would seem to make perfect sense, although such an attribute is not always trustworthy and I have seen clealry struck "KHC" marks, as on the dessert spoon below these. Dimensions: Weight 15.6 ozs Troy (total) Length 8 3/8" Maker & Marks: Khecheong Club St Honam Island Canton China c. 1830 – 1870 English Pseudo Marks: King’s Head; Leopard’s Head; KHG (C?) in rectangle; Lion Passant

Chinese Export Silver dessert spoon in a Fiddle Reverse Tipt pattern made by Khecheong of Canton China, c.1830 – 1870. This handsome dessert or oval soup spoon is monogrammed "PS" in ornate period script and is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Length 7" Weight 1.4 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Khecheong Club St Honam Island Canton China c. 1830 – 1870 English Pseudo Marks: King’s Head; Leopard’s Head; KHC in rectangle; Lion Passant