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Lot 1058
A Chinese Export Silver Sugar & Creamer, Mark of Hung Chong
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, in the original fitted box, lacking a pair of sugar tongs, both sugar and creamer are parcel gilt and with dragon motif.

Sugar bowl 4.25 in.

14.15 total troy oz.

The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Moller, Durham, NC

The firm of Hung Chong, with retail establishments in Shanghai and Canton, was a popular destination for tourists during the second half of the 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Along with Wang Hing, they were well known for their quality silver.

The sugar bowl with remnants of an old lacquer finish.