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1111 - Rare Chinese Export Silver Crumb Tray & Brush, c.1910, by Luen Wo of Shanghai (active 1865-1920), stamped 'LuenWo' and 'LW', the tray of flared form with repousse bamboo foliage to the border, with pierced bamboo branch handle, the polished tray lightly engraved with sprays of blossoming chrysanthemum surrounding a central 'JEC' monogram, 24.5cm x 24cm, the brush finely decorated with birds perched and in mid flight amongst elongated bamboo shoots, on a textured ground, the tapering handle with matching monogram, length 30cm, total weight including brush 609g (2) 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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AUD 2,000 (€1,250)

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Estimation

AUD 2,500 - 3,500 (€1,500 - 2,200)

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25%

Rare Chinese Export Silver Crumb Tray & Brush, c.1910, by Luen Wo of Shanghai (active 1865-1920), stamped 'LuenWo' and 'LW', the tray of flared form with repousse bamboo foliage to the border, with pierced bamboo branch handle, the polished tray lightly engraved with sprays of blossoming chrysanthemum surrounding a central 'JEC' monogram, 24.5cm x 24cm, the brush finely decorated with birds perched and in mid flight amongst elongated bamboo shoots, on a textured ground, the tapering handle with matching monogram, length 30cm, total weight including brush 609g (2) 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.

Auction details

Session II Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian
Sunday, November 15
12:30 AM
18 Parramatta Road
2048 Stanmore, Australia

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