10-06-201610-07-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2940BBoston
October 6, 2016 04:00 PMCalender
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Four-piece Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service

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$2,706$2,200
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2940BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 06, 2016 4:00PM

Description:

Four-piece Chinese Export Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, late 19th/early 20th century, bearing character marks, each with a baluster body featuring a dragon wrapped along the outer edge on a hammered ground, coffeepot, teapot, covered sugar, and creamer, coffeepot ht. 8 1/2 in., approx. 58.5 troy oz.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Finial to teapot pushed into lid slightly (unobtrusive),otherwise in good overall condition with only light surface wear.


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