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Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea Set with Dragon & Bamboo Decoration

$6,500per set
£4,916.54per set
€5,740.72per set
CA$9,257.02per set
A$9,392.34per set
CHF 5,365.49per set
MX$113,717.76per set
NOK 63,034.33per set
SEK 62,950.86per set
DKK 42,914.20per set

About the Item

This antique handcrafted sterling silver tea set was made in China in circa 1880 in the period Chinese export style. The set is composed of a teapot, creamer and lidded sugar bowl and a set of thongs. Each piece of the set has a very detailed chased Imperial styled dragon wrapping around it with accenting handles, and finials done with a bamboo stalk motif. Each of the three major pieces is clearly signed as 'Silver' on the bottom with the maker's hallmark. The set may have been made by Luan Hing, but the maker's hallmarks are quite illegible, so it is posted as 'in the style'.
  • Similar to:
    Luen Hing (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No damage identified to any of the pieces of this set. None of the pieces have been polished and the inside of the teapot shows staining.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355222336532

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