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Russian silver 2 piece Tea set, Chinese market, DMITRY EGOROV, Moscow 1895

$12,000
£9,214.85
€10,570.88
CA$16,861.41
A$18,883.71
CHF 9,853.21
MX$230,656.44
NOK 125,361.53
SEK 118,168.26
DKK 78,889.19

About the Item

Here we a have a fine rare example of the cross-cultural ties between Russia and China, tea that was an important ingredient in Russian culture was brought from China, but the Russian made a lot of the tea sets and tea canisters in the Chinese Taste, this tea pot and sugar box are one of this cases, made from 84 silver, all hand Chiseled, gilded and enameled with fine decorations of leaves and singing birds, Enameled in cloisonné technique with dark tengarine color, the enamel is see Through so you can see the glare of the gilded surface in the background, the Handles are insulated with mother of pearl discs against the heat, rare collectors Piece but also an amazing step set for daily use. Tea is by far the most common drink in almost all parts of Russia. First introduced From China in the 17th century, its popularity has since spread throughout the country. Black tea has always been the dominant variety, but after the Russian acquisition of Central Asia, awareness of and interest in green tea began to increase slowly. Today Russia remains one of the largest tea consumers in the world. Russian Caravan is Perhaps the most well-known type of Russian tea around the world. Until the Sino-Soviet split, tea was mostly brought in from China. All parts are marked, also the lids are marked under the screw of the finial Teapot size : Depth :3.6 inch Width:6.7 inch Height:4.5 inch Sugar box: Depth :3.6 inch Height:4.5 inch Width:5.8 inch
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)Depth: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Enamel,Gold Plate,Silver,Cloissoné,Enameled,Engraved,Hammered
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1895
  • Condition:
    Repaired: VERY GOOD CONDITION DESPITE A COUPLE OF SPOTS WHERE THE ENAMEL HAD SPLIT AND WAS MAYBE REPAIRED AT ONE POINT. Wear consistent with age and use. Goof condition, gilding is amazing, I do not think this was ever used, the base has some scratches from handling.
  • Seller Location:
    Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8130240382152

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