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CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SET

$562,490,191.00

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Description

A three piece Chinese Export silver tea set in the tree bark form.

This style is known as tree bark because the overall shape looks like a section of a tree branch and there is portion of the silver worked to look like the bark of a tree.

The handles and finial also look like branches. In this case there is even a small plum blossom added to the finial on the tea pot

These Chinese Export silver tea sets are always also worked with plum blossom which is a symbol for resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity, because plum blossoms often bloom most vibrantly even amidst the harsh winter snow. 

As you can see there is slanted small reserve for engraving.

Good weight and excellent condition, this is the finest tree bark set I have ever seen

Additional Information

Maker: Hung Chong of Shanghai with a chinese chop
Date of manufacture: 1890’s
Dimensions: ea pot 25cms handle to spout 10cms wide 10.5cms high
Weight: 1125 grams

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