Auction: March 27, 2022

Lot #244: Chinese Silver Loving Cup

1898, labeled on the front "Autumn Regatta 1898. Merchant's Plate 1 1/2 miles won by the Irish Eight", cup mounted onto (3) dragons with dragon handles, image depicting Chinese figures and trees; stamped maker marks towards the bottom; possibly produced by Hung Chong or Hou Cheong