Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service

Description:

Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, Singfat, maker, each with a dragon extending across the body, teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, teapot ht. 5 1/2 in., approx. 31.2 troy oz.
Estimate $600-800

Teapot lid loose (lacking pin and one joint to body),spout with split to the tip, finial pushed into body slightly (bent to one side) with several dents. Sugar probably missing lid. Otherwise with light surface wear, probably dipped or lacquered previously.


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