CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SET c1890 – SIGNED TC – DRAGON. A fine, hand decorated c1890 Chinese export silver dragon tea service. From the well listed shop of Tuckchang, Shanghai. The set in gently compressed circular form. A single hand raised 4 claw Chinese dragon covers the entire surface in pursuit of. The sacred pearl, here in the form of circular medallion with monogram. Soft hammered surface below. Hinged cover retain original notched bamboo finials above hand engraved. Streaming bamboo leaf surround. Notched bamboo spout and handle, original heat stops. Buyers must obey state law on items with material from endangered species. Original gold wash interior to cream jug and sugar bowl. This c1890 hand decorated Chinese export silver dragon teapot is 10 1/2 inches and. The complete set weighs 35 standard ounces. The work shop Tuckchang, and Chinese character for the city Shanghai. Rich silver patina throughout. Some stubborn tarnish as shown. The item “Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tea Set c1890 Tuckchang” is in sale since Saturday, May 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Teapots”. The seller is “supershrink” and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Type: Tea Pot Tea Set
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver
- Maker: Tuckchang
- Original/Reproduction: Original
