Sale 51 Lot 461  

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER REPOUSSÉ BOWL, late 19th century, Hung Chong, Canton and Shanghai. Depicting a continuous scene of figures in a landscape; engraved "Xmas 1898". Together with eight small Japanese silver bowls, Meiji jungin mark, 1868-1912, 1 1/8 in. high x 2 1/8 in. diam. - 12 oz., 4 dwt.; 3 in. high x 5 1/4 in. diam.,bowl.
Estimate $275-350

PROVENANCE: Estate of Patricia Leahy, Chevy Chase, MD

Chinese bowl: the repoussé decoration is crisp; there is a slight warping along the rim. Weight of the bowl only is 7 oz., 8 dwt.

Japanese bowls: Most with small dents, pock marks and warped rims.

Sold for $1,000

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