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Vintage 20th Cent Hong Kong silverplate Feng Sui/tourist spoons w/case
$70
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Offered for sale is set of six vintage 20th Century Chinese silver-plate souvenir spoons in their original presentation case, made in Hong Kong and estimated as dating from the 1950’s. The design of each spoon references earlier designs from the late-19th/early-20th Century.
In a high level of detail, this group of spoons provides a mixture of positive Feng Sui symbolism as well as tourist interest. The first contains Chinese calligraphy characters for ‘happiness and longevity’, the second is a Qianlong Tong bao coin (another symbol for long life, representing the peach), the third has ‘Hong Kong’ presented in an elongated bamboo frame, the fourth a five-tier classical Chinese pagoda (a powerful Feng Sui element), the fifth a Chinese junk (forever associated with Hong Kong harbour) and lastly a Chinese woman (wearing a cheongsam and carrying a clutch-purse) being driven in a rickshaw. The shaft of each spoon is made to represent bamboo.
A true timecapsule and poignant reminder of a time and world that no longer exists.
The presentation case is well constructed using a see-through glass (not perspex) lid, dense cardboard and printed paper (possibly wallpaper).
Each spoon is in very good original condition. There is some very gentle patination to the silver, as you’d expect from a vintage silver-plate item and not modern reproduction. Each piece was gently cleaned before sale.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: FE24024
In a high level of detail, this group of spoons provides a mixture of positive Feng Sui symbolism as well as tourist interest. The first contains Chinese calligraphy characters for ‘happiness and longevity’, the second is a Qianlong Tong bao coin (another symbol for long life, representing the peach), the third has ‘Hong Kong’ presented in an elongated bamboo frame, the fourth a five-tier classical Chinese pagoda (a powerful Feng Sui element), the fifth a Chinese junk (forever associated with Hong Kong harbour) and lastly a Chinese woman (wearing a cheongsam and carrying a clutch-purse) being driven in a rickshaw. The shaft of each spoon is made to represent bamboo.
A true timecapsule and poignant reminder of a time and world that no longer exists.
The presentation case is well constructed using a see-through glass (not perspex) lid, dense cardboard and printed paper (possibly wallpaper).
Each spoon is in very good original condition. There is some very gentle patination to the silver, as you’d expect from a vintage silver-plate item and not modern reproduction. Each piece was gently cleaned before sale.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: FE24024
- Date Listed:13/02/2024
- Last Edited:13/02/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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