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Lot 3291
An Early Chinese Export Silver Footed Tray, Mark of Tu Hopp
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1800, in the Georgian style, rectangular form, raised on four paw feet, no monogram or engraving.

1 5/8 x 12 x 8 1/4 in.

23.65 troy oz.

From the Families of Davis Richardson of California and Stewart Munroe of Michigan and Maryland

Tu Hopp was active in Canton, circa 1780-1840. His is one of the earliest recorded marks in Chinese export silver and rare to come to market.

Light scratching; a few shallow dings / dents.