LEGACY OF LUXURY OPENS AT THE TANGLIN CLUB , SINGAPORE THIS THURSDAY MAY 15 UNTIL SATURDAY 17 MAY -CHAMPAGNE AWAITS
A globular Chinese Export silver kettle dating from 1890’s
All the auspicious flower motifs are here- Bamboo for resilience, chrysanthemums that bloom through the frost, plum blossom for new beginnings, irises for plentifulness
Bamboo is the motif used for the stand and the handle and forms the finial.
The motifs are applIied to the body of the kettle and then additonal chasing has been used to augment the effect
The burner is particularly fine.
This is actually a tea kettle and would have been an extra part of the traditional three piece tea set – often for extra water – the burner would have been lit using oil and a wick to keep the water hot
Super weight and condition
Legacy of Luxury The Tanglin Club, Singapore Opening cocktails Thursday 15 May We
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