7th Mar, 2023 10:00
Antiques & Fine Art (London)
WANG HING; a good pair of late 19th century Chinese silver and mother of pearl tazzas with the shell supported by twin dragons with a cloud decorated domed base and integral pierced wooden stand, presented in fitted oak case with brass plaque engraved 'D.J. Carruthers R.N.', height 25cm, width of tazzas approx 24 and 23.5cm.
From the family Engineer Rear Admiral David John Carruthers O.B.E. (Mil). Carruthers undertook three terms of service on the China station going from Hong Kong and Canton, now Guangzhou to Wei Hai Wei in Northern China. He was one of the naval brigade that went to the relief of the international settlement in Peking (now Beijing) in 1902. It was during this service that he was presented with the pair of tazzas.
Sold for £800
WANG HING; a good pair of late 19th century Chinese silver and mother of pearl tazzas with the shell supported by twin dragons with a cloud decorated domed base and integral pierced wooden stand, presented in fitted oak case with brass plaque engraved 'D.J. Carruthers R.N.', height 25cm, width of tazzas approx 24 and 23.5cm.
From the family Engineer Rear Admiral David John Carruthers O.B.E. (Mil). Carruthers undertook three terms of service on the China station going from Hong Kong and Canton, now Guangzhou to Wei Hai Wei in Northern China. He was one of the naval brigade that went to the relief of the international settlement in Peking (now Beijing) in 1902. It was during this service that he was presented with the pair of tazzas.
One of the mother of pearl shells has a section missing to the rim and also some underside cracks. The second shell also has a few small chips and underside cracks. The silver on both is in good condition, just requiring a clean. Both are marked and just general surface wear.
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Auction: Antiques & Fine Art (London), 7th Mar, 2023
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6th March 2023 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm
The London Saleroom
Ickenham Road
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 7DL
01895 621991
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