A late 19^th century Chinese export silver comport or tazza, Wuhu circa 1890, marked Bao Qing

Qing dynasty. Of dished scalloped form with a moulded edge upon a spreading trumpet foot of eight panels, with a central fluted knop. The dished section with flat chased decoration of peonies and tendrils edged with a scroll work border. The foot with flat chased decoration of stylised leafy forms. Marked underneath with 蕪湖 (WUHU) over 寶慶 (BAO QING).

Diameter – 19.3 cm / 7.6 inches

Height – 9.1 cm / 3.55 inches

Weight – 370 grams / 11.9 ozt

Wuhu is a city in southeastern Anhui province, China.

Chiswick Auctions wishes to thank Dr Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in identifying this lot.