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1001 - Rare Chinese Export Silver Spirit Kettle On Stand, c.1910, bearing 'Po Hing' mark, 'Peking', beside two character seal mark, the kettle of prunus (plum blossom) trunk form with strip of bark removed to reveal a central core (the inner core wood symbolising the inner flow or energy of life (Qi) and the notions of endurance, renewal and vitality), accented with applied openwork blossoming prunus branch, simulated burls, branch form spout and severed branches, the latter element with polished reserve containing an engraved 'JEC' monogram, with large hinged branch form handle and flush set cover, resting on a prunus branch stand, the stretchers supporting the spirit burner with adjustable wick and cover, total weight 1209g, total height 32cm, teapot height 23cm x 19.5cm Catalogue Note: originally belonging to (and monogrammed for) John Edington Cameron (1881-1954). Born in Fulham, London and a prominent member of the British Legion in Shanghai in the early 20th century. He was also involved with the British Tobacco Company for 13 years. Cameron subsequently retired to Tasmania and was buried in Launceston.
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Rare Chinese Export Silver Spirit Kettle On Stand, c.1910, bearing 'Po Hing' mark, 'Peking', beside two character seal mark, the kettle of prunus (plum blossom) trunk form with strip of bark removed to reveal a central core (the inner core wood symbolising the inner flow or energy of life (Qi) and the notions of endurance, renewal and vitality), accented with applied openwork blossoming prunus branch, simulated burls, branch form spout and severed branches, the latter element with polished reserve containing an engraved 'JEC' monogram, with large hinged branch form handle and flush set cover, resting on a prunus branch stand, the stretchers supporting the spirit burner with adjustable wick and cover, total weight 1209g, total height 32cm, teapot height 23cm x 19.5cm Catalogue Note: originally belonging to (and monogrammed for) John Edington Cameron (1881-1954). Born in Fulham, London and a prominent member of the British Legion in Shanghai in the early 20th century. He was also involved with the British Tobacco Company for 13 years. Cameron subsequently retired to Tasmania and was buried in Launceston.
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Session II Chinese, Japanese and Southeast AsianAuction house
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