A quality Chinese 18th century polished bronze censer with twin tabbed loop handles and raised six Character mark of Xuande (1425-1435) to base on a later hardwood stand. Censer weight 1114 grams. Size 17cm width including handles, 9cm tall. Provenance: Property of late Captain George Wraith (1913-1972) RIBA, Architect and Surveyor (Pictured). During World War II as an officer in the Royal Engineers British Army, George was an avid collector and connoisseur of art and antiques particularly Asian Works of Art. The bronze censer was acquired in an English estate Auction in the early 1950's and stored in their Family home, Lumb Hall (pictured) in Drighlington, Yorkshire. George Wraith passed away in the 1970's and thus by decent the item was passed to his wife Margaret Wraith and then to the current owner, the son of George Wraith, Patrick Wraith I.Eng. FIET. LCGI.