Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service

Description:

Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service, late 19th/early 20th century, character marks to underside, monogrammed, with embossed bamboo branches and leaves throughout, teapot, covered sugar, and waste bowl, teapot ht. 5 1/4 in., approx. 29.9 troy oz.
Estimate $700-900

Teapot with dent to body. Otherwise in in good condition with light surface wear, probably dipped or lacquered previously.


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