Chinese silver ice bucket & ice tongs by Hung Chong having an…
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Chinese silver ice bucket & ice tongs by Hung Chong having an all over stippled finish, with a vacant cartouche & a swing handle. circa 1900, Shanghai, maker Hung Chong. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height of body 13.5 cm. Weight 489g

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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