PROPERTIES FROM A NOTED COLLECTOR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER *A GROUP OF THREE (3) CHINESE EXPORT SILVER PIECES UNIDENTIFIED MAKERS CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY - The first piece is a Chinese export silver face mirror, originally part of a vanity set, nicely chiselled with a flying three-claw dragon. H: 23,8 cm Gross weight: 295,5 grams - The second piece is a Chinese export silver box and cover of rectangular shape adorned on four (4) sides as well as on the top of the lid with a fine repousse décor of medallions circumscribing birds and flowers against guilloche grounds. It may have been originally partially gilded. The base bears a mark reading ‘金品’ (jīn pǐn), lit. ‘gold’. H: 7,4 cm - L: 14 cm - width: 9,3 cm Weight: 356 grams - The third piece is a finely made filigree and enamelled card holder adorned with flowers and dragons. H: 9,5 cm Gross weight: 64 grams Provenance: a noted collector of Chinese Export Silver wares. Note: The second piece, the box of rectangular shape, is adorned with the theme of ‘The Four Gentlemen’ (sijunzi, 四君子), or ‘Four Seasons’: plums, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums. IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. 一组三（3）件中国出口银器 中国，晚清，20世纪早期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.