17th Mar, 2022 10:30
The Finer Things: Silver & Luxury Accessories
A CHINESE WHITE METAL THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
CHINESE WHITE METAL THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE,
unmarked, circa 1900, comprising teapot with ivory insulators, lidded twin handled sugar bowl and cream jug, with bamboo moulding and bright cut decoration featuring eagle perched on branch and floral sprays, teapot 24.5cm long, approx 895g (3)
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Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600
Condition Report
Condition generally good. Light wear as per use and age.
Area of discolour and deterioration towards the lower insulator on the teapot handle, also minor possible split to upper section of handle, and discolour to interior from use. Minor dent to cream jug. Very minor misshaping to inner lip of sugar bowl. Additional images now available. No hallmarkings.
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