### DESCRIPTION

Antique late-19th Century Chinese important solid silver three piece tea set, of traditional form resting on a shaped base with mask and claws, surrounded by chased floral decoration, the body finely and profusely chased with figures in a landscape, the cast handles and the finial in the form of a dragons. The set is very impressive, rare, exceptionally crisp and heavy. The bases hallmarked Chinese silver marks (900+ standard), Maker QWH, probably Qiu Ji, one of the most important and renown Chinese export luxury retailer and silver manufacturer active in Hong Kong, known to have closelly collaborated with the Wang Hing company (for more information please see A. Von Ferscht, Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940, 5th edition 2015, page 608).













### CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.

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SIZE

TEAPOT
Height: 16cm
Width: 22 x 11cm
Weight: 500g

SUGAR BOWL
Height: 14cm
Width: 18 x 9cm
Weight: 365g

CREAM JUG
Height: 10cm
Width: 11 x 7cm
Weight: 185g