ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE SOLID SILVER COFFEE SET, RONG FA c.1890
19th Century Chinese impressive solid silver three piece coffee set, of melon form resting on a spreading elaborate base, the panels finely and profusely chased with figures in a landscape, the handles imitating bamboo branches, shields engraved with initials and lids mounted with an unusual bulb finials. The set is very impressive, particularly large, exceptionally crisp and heavy. The bases hallmarked Chinese silver marks (tested 900+ standard), Makers mark for Rong Fa (active in Canton 1870-1920, known to have made silver for retailers such as Gem Wo and Luen Wo, For more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015).
Reference Number: A6017A
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Chinese impressive solid silver three piece coffee set, of melon form resting on a spreading elaborate base, the panels finely and profusely chased with figures in a landscape, the handles imitating bamboo branches, shilelds engraved with initials and lids mounted with an unusual bulb finials. The set is very impressive, particularly large, exceptionally crisp and heavy.
The bases hallmarked Chinese silver marks (tested 900+ standard), Makers mark for Rong Fa (active in Canton 1870-1920, known to have made silver for retailers such as Gem Wo and Luen Wo, For more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
COFFEE POT
Height: 22cm
Width: 23 x 13cm
Weight: 625g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 17cm
Width: 18 x 12cm
Weight: 425g
CREAM JUG
Height: 14cm
Width: 15 x 10cm
Weight: 330g