GROUP OF THREE WHITE COPPER WATER PIPES

LATE QING DYNASTY-REPUBLIC PERIOD, 19TH-20TH CENTURY

Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art | 658

Auction: 5 November 2021 at 10:00 GMT

Estimate: £300 - £500

Description

清末民初朱金生、廣州新勝街及光華公司等款白銅水煙斗（一組三件）

comprising: one set decorated on each side with birds on tree branches in a cartouche, complete set with a tweezer and cleaning brush, stamped on the cover with maker's name 'Zhu Jin Sheng', 348g; one set engraved with a scene of dialogue between a fisherman and a woodcutter (漁樵問答) and corresponding inscription, with 'Guangzhou' and 'Xin Sheng Jie' maker's marks, 352g; and a set adorned with a peach and vase on either side in low relief, further with four-character 'Hua Kai Fu Gui (Blossoming flower brings wealth花開富貴)' in brass-inlaid, with 'Guang Hua Gong Si' maker's mark, 413g

Dimensions

largest: 26.5cm high

Provenance

Provenance: Private collection from the Scottish Borders, comprising Asian Art collected over 50 years