2nd Sep, 2022 12:30
The Illusion of Spontaneity | Asian Art
A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SERVICE AND TRAY
GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SERVICE AND TRAY,
by Tuck Chang, with bamboo moulded handles, spouts and finials, the bodies with birds amongst prunus blossom in relief, all with engraved 'J.S.' Monogram, tea and hot water pots with ivory insulators, stamped marks in Latin and Chinese characters to bases, hot water pot 25.1cm high, gross approx 1800g, presented on hardwood tray with twin silver bamboo moulded handles and applied bamboo leaf detail to gallery, also marked and bearing 'J.S.' monogram to cartouche (5)
Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference D2HRAQHF.
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Sold for £1,900
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Condition Report
Condition of this is generally good throughout. There is wear to the surface of the tray as per pictures. Light surface wear to tea set, though no notable faults. Hairlines to ivory insulators, as to be expected.
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