Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Coffee Service

Description:

Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Coffee Service, late 19th/early 20th century, maker's mark "WH," probably for Wang Hing, with handles and finials formed as dragons and a chased figural band depicting a battle scene with central engraved cartouche, coffeepot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl, coffeepot ht. 10 1/4 in., approx. 41.9 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-3,000

Coffeepot lid with wear through silver in a couple areas (not visible to exterior),a dent to back side. Coffeepot and sugar bowl each wobble slightly. Otherwise with surface wear, slight loss to detail on raised elements.


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