Chinese Export Silver Trophy Goblet

Description:

Chinese Export Silver Trophy Goblet, Hong Kong, early 20th century, Wang Hing & Co., makers, the lined, bell-shaped bowl chased and embossed to exterior with panels of pagodas and figures, with small shield engraved for the "Hong Kong Races 1911 Navy Cup," on addorsed dragon-form stem, and domed leaftip foot, with further presentation engraving to edge, ht. 9 3/8 in., approx. 15 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

front panel below shield with horizontal dent approx 1" long. round dent to one of the dragon's tailfins at base of bowl (approx. 1/4" dia.). Shield engraved: Hong Kong Races 1911 Presented by Officers of H.M.'s Navy". Edge of base engraved: "3rd Prize won by 'Inca' Owner J.M. Macedo Jockey P. Kremer"
Liner removes, with clean break to rounded base end.

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