PAIR CHINESE SILVER CANDLESTICKS,Late 19th century, Tu Maoxing maker's mark, Jiu Jiang, Jiangxi Province. Of conical-form chased with cloud decoration, applied with dragon in high relief chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom, square stepped foot chased with floral decoration - 9 in. high, Weight:38 oz (appr.). 十九世紀末 九江凃茂興款龍紋銀燭臺一對 Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Alice Ingersoll Nagle, Chevy Chase, MD, through family descent from her father, Admiral Royal Eason Ingersoll, Western Sea Frontier commander during World War II
