The Year of the Dragon
November 7, 2024
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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An English silver three piece tea set dating from the early years of Queen Victoria’s long reign
Each piece of the tea set is hand engraved with decorative swirls amongst flowers and foliage – in the style of the period. There are shaped reserves for engraving
The spout of the tea pot has extra detail as have the hanldes of the three pieces
The interiors of the sugar bowl and creamer still retain the original gilding
The finial of the lid of the tea pot is in the form of a flower.
This set is a fine size and excellent weight (1660 grams) and amazing value.
Every year as the Lunar New Year approaches I try
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