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Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

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LOT 88

Lot 88

Ten Export Silver Pieces, Early 20th Century

Ten Export Silver Pieces, Early 20th Century
Lot 88 Details
Ten Export Silver Pieces, Early 20th Century

Includes four miniature goblets (marked Zeeshun, Wingon, WH, one unidentifiable); a cup and sugar caster (both marked WH); a napkin ring (marked WH); a salt shaker (marked WH); a small tripod container (marked WH); and a lidded container (marked WH)
longest length 5.9" — 15 cm.
18.8 oz. — 585 grams

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $738
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 82-88: Chinese Export Silver from the Estate of Aage Ramussen, Denmark
Aage Rasmussen was a marine engineer from Aarhus Denmark and worked with the East Asiatic Company in China from the early 20th century until he died in Shanghai in 1939. His wife and two children did not leave China until 1949. The silver pieces were passed down through the family to the current owners who reside in British Columbia.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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