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Antique Chinese Silver Miniature Three Piece Tea Service

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An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese silver miniature three piece tea service; part of our novelty silver collection. The exceptional antique Chinese silver miniature silver tea set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this tea service has a circular rounded form onto a collet style foot. The surface of each piece is embellished with embossed decoration depicting Asian figures in a village setting performing chores and incorporating a multitude of indigenous plants. The miniature teapot retains the original push fit cover, ornamented with bamboo foliage decoration and surmounted with a plain curvilinear finial. Each piece of this Chinese silver tea service is fitted with a C shaped handle modelled in the form of a branch. The teapot is fitted with a plain swan necked spouts. Condition This antique miniature silver tea set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The miniature tea set has been professionally polished. There are no hallmarks as to be expected with such a piece; the date and origin can be determined by the composition and decoration. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique silverware. Dimensions Teapot Length 4.6cm/1.81' Width 2.9cm/1.14' Height 3.4cm/1.34' Sugar Bowl Length 4.5cm/1.77' Width 2.6cm/1.02' Height 2.9cm/1.14' Cream jug Length 3.7cm/1.46' Width 2.2cm/0.87' Height 2.9cm/1.14' Weight 1.6 troy ounces/49.5g Date: Circa 1890 Origin: China A video is available upon request.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.34 in (3.41 cm)Diameter: 1.14 in (2.9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    This miniature silver tea set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C78281stDibs: LU1200234351942
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