Cane - Fu Lu Shou - .900 silver

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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This late 19th-century Malacca cane has a .900 silver grip finely chased with the Three Gods Fu Lu Shou and their names.

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A late 19th century Malacca cane with silver grip, measuring circa 86,5cm in length and weighing 170g, with finely chased decoration to the handle depicting the three Gods Fu Xing. Lu Xing, and Shou Lou (Fu, Lu Shou), with their names. Not marked, acid test shows bright red line indicating high grade silver. 900/1000 was a common standard in these times as silver was usually molten from circulated coins, the most readily available source, which contained 90% silver.

Condition: Good, a few minor bumps, see pictures. Minor wear.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A late 19th century Malacca cane with silver grip, measuring circa 86,5cm in length and weighing 170g, with finely chased decoration to the handle depicting the three Gods Fu Xing. Lu Xing, and Shou Lou (Fu, Lu Shou), with their names. Not marked, acid test shows bright red line indicating high grade silver. 900/1000 was a common standard in these times as silver was usually molten from circulated coins, the most readily available source, which contained 90% silver.

Condition: Good, a few minor bumps, see pictures. Minor wear.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
170 g
Silver type
.900 silver
Country of origin
China
Material
Malacca, Silver
Model
Fu Lu Shou
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
86.5 cm
Width
2.7 cm
Depth
2.7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
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Objects sold
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