Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Chinese Hardstone Inlaid Hand Mirror, Silver Brooch & Metal Cup
- Price realized
- $540
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $300
- Hammer price
- $425
- Category
- Silver & Vertu
- Sold
- February 23, 2024
- Sale
- Day 1-Fabulous February 2024 Antiques & Estates Auction
Lot description
(lot of 3) Chinese metal items, including: (1) carved hardstone and metal hand mirror, having pierced handle depicting dragon and dragon head, flanked by bat-form corner mounts, repousse frame with scholar's items and scrollwork motifs, foliate carved hardstone inlay at center, flanked by eight hardstone cabochons, approx 9"h, 4"w; (1) silver (content unknown) finger nail brooch, with alternating hardstone cabochons, accompanied by fabric-lined case, approx 3.25"l, 0.75"w; (1) silver-tone metal cup, having flared rim, over tapered body with incised Shou longevity symbols, old restoration/ line to one side at center, approx 3"h, 3 3/8"diam; <1lb total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.