ANTIQUE 20THC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER 3 PIECE TEA SET ON TRAY C.1900
20th Century Chinese export silver three piece tea set on tray, comprising of teapot, lidded sugar bowl and milk jug and tray, each tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus flowers and applied with decoration in relief, spout, handles and finials modelled as tree branches, inside richly gilt, the tray in unique complimentary style.
Reference Number: A5382
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century Chinese export solid silver three piece tea set on tray, comprising of teapot, lidded sugar bowl and milk jug and tray, each tree-trunk shaped body applied with prunus flowers and applied with decoration in relief, spout, handles and finials modelled as tree branches, outstanding quality and very heavy gauge, inside richly gilt, the tray in unique complimentary style.
Hallmarked with Chinese Export marks (900+ silver standard), Maker Tuck Chang & Company (active 1870-1920). Probably one of the best known retail silversmiths of the latter half of the 19th century in Shanghai, often referred to as being the ‘Wang Hing’ of Shanghai. Like Wang Hing & Co of Canton and Hong Kong, Tuck Chang sold high quality jewellery, silver wares, jade and ivory. While having its own working relationships with Shanghai-based artisan silversmiths helped create a style other than that of Canton and Hong Kong.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 11cm
Width: 21 x 10cm
Weight: 450g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 8cm
Width: 14 x 7cm
Weight: 230g
CREAM JUG
Height: 7cm
Width: 13 x 7cm
Weight: 170g
TRAY
Height: 4cm
Width: 37 x 27cm
Weight: 1165g