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April 8, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service with Associated Silver-plated Tray

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$3,690$3,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2888BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 08, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Three-piece Chinese Export Silver Tea Service with Associated Silver-plated Tray, Shanghai, late 19th/early 20th century, Zee Wo, maker, each squat form, with bamboo-form handles and birds amongst cherry blossoms to a chased ground, teapot ht. 5 1/2, approx. 34.0 troy oz., tray lg. 13 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Tea service in good overall condition with only very light surface wear (detail to surface still quite crisp). Tray with wear to plating, scattered spots of verdigris and abrasions.


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