Ching Dynasty Patrol Boat
China Trade Silver Model of a Ching Dynasty Patrol Boat, on carved rosewood stand,
(Boat identified by engraving on the stern)
remarkably detailed and complete with :
3 sails with rigging and pennants (maker mark on one);
5 cannons (moveable), pikes,
8 oars, rudder, face shields,
anchor on chain, and a
man in Ching Dynasy (1644-1912) naval uniform
(maker mark is on center penant)
maker mark for WING ON & CO, Hong Kong
circa : 1890-1910
size : length 6-1/4; silver height 4-1/2”; total height with base, 6-1/8”
silver weight : 3 troy ounce (Gross wt 3.7 oz)
Condition : fine, original & complete
# mln, S 2 ..................................... SOLD
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