A Chinese Export Silver Model of a Ship

19th century, a traditional Chinese junk ship with three sails, flags above, figures on the deck together with cannons and harpoons, seal to reverse of central sail, silver content unknown, secured in original carved wooden stand with a screw underneath.

8 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Missing side oars and back of boat accessories; some general rubbing and wear to the silver; some tarnish; rubbing and wear to areas of the wooden stand.