Antique Chinese silver miniature model of a sedan chair with 4 bearers

Antique Chinese export silver miniature of a traditional carrying chair (palanquin / sedan chair) with four separate bearers on a finely inlaid wooden pedestal. Dating: Late Qing dynasty / early Republic period (circa 1870–1920). Hallmarks / Marks (on the underside of the carrying chair): • HONGKONG (Place of origin/sale) • CHONGWOO (Trademark of the well-known silver trader/retailer Chong Woo, Hong Kong) • 胡新記 (Hu Xin Ji) (Traditional Chinese character seal / atelier-master mark of the executing silversmith) Condition: The miniature is in good antique condition. The fine silver detailing, the chains of the chair and the bearers are present. The piece rests on the original, richly worked dark wood base.

Estimate:£184.26

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