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Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service Circa 1930
About the Item
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver three piece tea service with bamboo handle; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver bachelor tea service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.
Each piece of this silver tea set has a square rounded form; the teapot features a cylindrical neck and the cream jug and sugar bowl bear circular tapering upper rims.
The surface of each piece is embellished with an impressive planish finish.
One side of each piece bears an impressive applied branch bordered cartouche, ornamented with embossed plum blossom illustrations, incorporating birds in flight; this piece is double-skinned, as to be expected.
The teapot is fitted with the original domed hinged cover surmounted with an embossed silver finial modelled in the form of a lobed gourd/bud.
This Chinese silver teapot is fitted with a C scroll handle overlaid with an interwoven bamboo wicker, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design.
The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with silver handles replicating the details of two conjoined bamboo stalks.
The surface of each piece is further ornamented with an embossed cloud decorated shaped panel, to the lower portion of each handle.
The teapot features an impressive silver planished spout; the spout junction of the teapot and cream jug are perpendicular to the handles.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese tea set include:
Maker's mark: Tu Mao Xing (a maker and a retailer)
Assay mark: Jiujiang, Guangdong Province
NOTE: We are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his help in identifying this exceptional antique service.
Condition
This antique Chinese tea set is a superior gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
The interior of each piece has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
There is a slight loss to the upper portion of the interwoven bamboo wicker handpiece.
The Chinese hallmarks to the underside of each piece are very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver Chinese tea set with bamboo handle.
Dimensions
Teapot
Length from body to handle terminal 14.5cm/5.71'
Width from body to tip of spout 14.5cm/5.71'
Height 12.9cm/5.08'
Sugar Bowl
Length across handles 11.5cm/4.53'
Width of body 8.3cm/3.27'
Height 5.8cm/2.28'
Cream Jug
Length from body to handle terminal 8.6cm/3.39'
Length from back of body to tip of lip 6.6cm/2.6'
Height 6cm/2.36'
Weight
29.0 troy ounces/902.8g
Maker: Tu Mao Xing
Date: Circa 1930
Origin: Jiujiang, China
SKU: C8382
- Creator:Tu Mao Xing (Maker)
- Sold As:Set of 3
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1930
- Condition:Please see description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:
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