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"Lee Ching" Silver Tankard, Ca. 1850

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 Lee Ching  Silver Tankard, Ca. 1850
"Lee Ching" (Canton Honam) silver china trad mug with presentation cartouche, Ca. 1850; includes original fitted teak, silk lined box; maker's impression "LC" on bottom of tankard, plus paper label on inside sliding cover of box; tankard adorned with Chinese royalty, scholars, servant and warriors amidst various scenes including buildings, sea, flowers & trees; warriors shown riding land & aquatic animals; medallion in center of tankard is inscribed "Serg'ts Annual Competition Cup for 1875 Won By A'r Serg't L. Smallwood 80th Reg."; handled formed in the shape of scaled sea dragon; intricate detail; some scratches and good overall condition; box has some loss at base; tankard 5.5" tall x 5.5" wide; 12 troy oz.; box is 7.5" wide x 7" deep x 4.5" tall.