Chinese Export Silver 3 Piece DRAGON HANDLED TEA SET. Gemwo 1890. 1, 771 GRAMS




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:494081Composition: Solid Silver
Brand: GEMWOProduct: Tea/ Coffee Pots/ Sets
Pattern: DRAGON HANDLEDAge: 1850-1899
Original Description:
Up for auction is a MASSIVE Chinese Export SOLID SILVER 3 piece TEA SET, made by GEMWO (of CANTON) c.1890.THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SET - ABSOLUTELY THE LARGEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!Each piece has heavily chased and engraved BAMBOO TREES against a MATTED BACKGROUND. The teapot spout has engraved bamboo trees. The HANDLES are as HUGE DRAGONS (the Dragon handle on the teapot measures 13cm!)Every piece is clearly marked for GEMWO of CANTON c.1890 (see pic).THIS GIANT TE...A SET WEIGHS A WHOPPING 1, 771 GRAMS (approx 57 TROY OUNCES).MEASUREMENTS AS FOLLOWS :TEAPOT - height is approximately 22CM             end of handle to tip of spout is approximately 30CMSUGAR BOWL - height is approximately 13.5CM                  handle to handle is approximately 25.5CMCREAM JUG - height is approximately 13CM                 handle to spout is approximately 17CMTHIS IS ONE OF THE NICEST CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SETS I HAVE OWNED.CONDITION : LOVELY CRISP DETAIL TO THE EXTENSIVE SCENES. LOVELY CRISP DETAIL TO THE DRAGONS FACES AND BODIES. EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION needs a clean.PLEASE NOTE : I have been buying, selling and collecting good silver and objects of vertu since 1986. I have had a special interest in CHINESE EXPORT SILVER since the early 1990s and have owned many, many wonderful pieces. I have a good eye and knowledge and completely stand behind the items I sell. I want repeat business from happy customers. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase (to date this has not happened) I offer a full refund. ENJOY!!Please see my other auctions for more CHINESE EXPORT, ENGLISH and CONTINENTAL SILVER. Please do not hesitate to email any questions and thanks for looking!


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