Lot 621
 

A Chinese silver bowl by Guang Li, Shanghai, dated 1910, of rounded form with reeded rim and chased with chrysanthemums and foliage around a vacant cartouche, the spreading foot ring inscribed 'TEUTOINA (sic) CLUB MEISTERSCHAFT WETTEGELN 1910', with carved hardwood stand, 10.5cm high (16cm high with stand), 19cm diam., weight 16oz. Footnote: There have been a number of 'Tutonia' clubs, established to provide ex-pat Germans and German speakers a social and entertainment outlet in foreign climes. It is possible that this bowl was made for the Liedertafel Klub of Singapore which was established in 1856, changing its name to Tutoinia Club in circa 1900.

Sold for £850


 
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