Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service

Description:

Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, maker's mark "HC" probably for Hung Chong & Co., each lobed with alternating vertical registers of Chinese characters and floral motifs centering a figural scene, teapot, creamer, and covered sugar, ht. to 6 in., approx. 45.4 troy oz.
Estimate $700-900

In good overall condition with only light surface wear, teapot with scratched area to underside.


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