A Chinese export silver cup and cover, Gem Wo, Canton, circa 1860 the bowl with a vacant shield cartouche amongst profusely chased and embossed scene of warriors and attendants before pavilions, raised on a clump of bamboo plants issuing leaves, domed base with a chased floral band, the domed cover with a large bird finial, 31 cm high, 660 grams (21.2oz)