ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER 3 PS DRAGON TEA SET, WING CHEONG c1890
19th Century Chinese Export Silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body embossed with dragons in relief, cast spout modelled as a bamboo branch, handles also shaped like bamboo branches, unusual angular design. Hallmarked Chinese Export "90" (900 standard), year 1890's, Maker's mark Wing Cheong.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4147
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body embossed with dragons in relief, cast spout modelled as a bamboo branch, handles also shaped like bamboo branches, unusual angular design.
The teapot's lid is engraved with initials and a family crest with Latin motto "Cor Unum Via Uno" (possibly relating to the Nolan family).
The set is Hallmarked Chinese Export "90" (900 standard), year 1890's, Maker's mark Wing Cheong (for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.
TEAPOT
Height (including raised swing handle): 16cm
Width: 17 x 12cm
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 7.8cm
Width: 10.7 x 8.5cm
CREAM JUG
Height: 8.5cm
Width: 10.2 x 8cm
TOTAL WEIGHT: 808g