Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tea Set C1890 Tuckchang
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:109814 | Type: Tea Pot Tea Set |
Primary Material: Silver | Region of Origin: China |
Maker: Tuckchang | Age: 1850-1899 |
Original/Reproduction: Original |
A fine, hand decorated c1890 Chinese export silver dragon tea service.
From the well listed shop of Tuckchang, Shanghai.
The set in gently compressed circular form.A single hand raised 4 claw Chinese dragon covers the entire surface in pursuit ofthe sacred pearl, here in the form of circular medallion with monogram.Soft hammered surface below.Hinged cover retain original notched bam...boo finials above hand engravedstreaming bamboo leaf surround.
Notched bamboo spout and handle, original heat stops.
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Original gold wash interior to cream jug and sugar bowl.
Monogrammed interlocked JW (?).
This c1890 hand decorated Chinese export silver dragon teapot is 10 1/2 inches andthe complete set weighs 35 standard ounces.
Hallmarked as shown. The work shop Tuckchang, and Chinese character for the city Shanghai.
In fine condition.
Rich silver patina throughout.
Retains original detail.Some stubborn tarnish as shown.
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