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Lot 423

A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TANKARD BY LEECHING

marked to the base, the tapered cylindrical body with a vacant cartouche against an ornately decorated ground depicting a cityscape with court officials and soldiers, with a shaped dragon form handle and a dragon finial cover, 15.5cm high overall

Provenance: The collection of Elisabeth Severance Prentiss (1865-1944) and thence by descent.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
Hammer price: £1,200
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The lid is possibly associated. 

Overall the tankard is in largely good condition. There are some marks, areas of light scratching and areas of tarnishing that are consistent with age and use. A few small knocks to the rim, foot and foot rim. The join were the head of the handle meets the tankard is cracked. 

Please see the additional images available on request.

Weight overall: 398g

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