ANTIQUE 20THC CHINESE SOLID SILVER CHERRY BLOSSOM TEA SET, CHONG WOO C.1900
20th Century Chinese export silver exquisite three piece tea set, comprising of a teapot, covered sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with blooming cherry blossom and birds in high relief, spout and handle modelled as a tree branches.
Hallmarked Chinese Export 90 (tested 900), 1900's, Maker Wen Wei Ji, Retailer Chong Woo.
Reference Number: C6369
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver exquisite three piece tea set, comprising of a teapot, covered sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with blooming cherry blossom and birds in high relief, spout and handle modelled as a tree branches. Hallmarked Chinese Export 90 (tested 900 standard), 1900's, Maker Wen Wei Ji, Retailer Chong Woo, active in Hong Kong specialised in tea ware, for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 11cm
Width: 22 x 15cm
Weight: 435g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 10cm
Width: 15 x 10cm
Weight: 235g
CREAM JUG
Height: 8cm
Width: 13 x 9cm
Weight: 155g