By Wang Hing. Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Post China trade. Two elaborately chased Chinese silver bracelets with fish, mollusks, sea shells, lobsters and crabs. With bamboo borders. The smaller bracelet measures 2 1/2″ diameter x 2/3″ wide. Hallmarked “WH”. Hinged latch, but missing latch. The larger bracelet is monogrammed “WSC”. It does not have a maker’s mark. 2 1/2″ wide x 2 1/8″ deep x 1 1/4″ wide. The bracelets were made in Hong Kong. The firm was known to have made pieces for the Indian Maharajas and Tiffany & Co. of New York. Total lot weight 3.16 ozt. Provenance: From the estate of Alan Gaines of A & A Gaines Antiques, Newport, Rhode Island. Shipping Restriction: Please note this lot must be paid for by cash, wire transfer or known check. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
