ANTIQUE 20thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SET, KWAN WO c.1900
20thC Chinese silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with dragons in relief, spout, handle and feet modelled as a bamboo branch and richly parcel gilt interior.
Hallmarked Chinese Export (900), Canton & Hong Kong, Maker's mark KW for Kwan Wo.
Reference Number: A5728
DESCRIPTION
Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with dragons in relief, spout, handle and feet modelled as a bamboo branch and richly parcel gilt interior. Hallmarked Chinese Export (tested 900 standard), Canton & Hong Kong, Maker's mark KW for Kwan Wo (active 1875-1940), for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 4th edition 2015, page 418.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
TEAPOT
Height: 14cm
Width: 21 x 13cm
Weight: 370g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 10cm
Width: 14.5 x 9cm
Weight: 180g
CREAM JUG
Height: 8cm
Width: 12 x 9cm
Weight: 140g