1st-3rd items: Chinese Export silver presentation tea pot and pair cups and saucers, the pot with inscription honoring those who served in North Korean Army transportation for more than 20 years and decorated with floral sprays; the saucers decorated with bird, butterfly and floral sprays. Pot 3 1/4" dia, cups 1-7/8" H x 2" dia; early 20th c. 12.365 oz troy. 4th item: Sterling and carved ivory parasol handle, circa 1880, repousse sterling weighted handle with sterling embossed holder; ivory shaft of carved dragon in clouds, 2 red ink character marks, late 19th c., 9" L. 5th item: Sterling handled parasol, handle with Aesthetic Movement design of crane, insect and bamboo, 9 1/4" L handle, 37 1/2" L overall. 6th item: Asian silver over copper crab with character marks on back, 1 1/4" h x 5" W x 2 3/4" D. Provenance: Estate of Bill Zarnon, Gatlinburg, Tenn. Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state, and/or local law. Bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permits applicable to the sale or transport of the object. Please note that the bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinocerous horn. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition
1st item: Teapot with minor dents in body and lid. 4th item: 1/4" dent in sterling holder. 5th item: Fabric of parasol in poor condition. 6th item: Slight wear to body. 2 crab legs removed but present, 1 leg missing.