Antique late-19th Century Chinese export solid silver three piece tea set, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each spherical body applied with exquisite dragons in relief, spout, handle and feet modelled as a bamboo branch and lids mounted with cherry tree blossom branch. ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SET, WANG HING c. Wang Hing was the trading name chosen by the Lo family who established the business and passed it down for generations until 1941. Although we dont have any information about the founder of the company, we know that the Lo family was a wealthy merchant family living in one of the richest and buzzing areas of Canton, the district of Xiguan. Thanks to the fine quality of the pieces and to the entrepreneurial abilities of the family members, the reputation of the firm grew and in 1920s Lo Hung Tong, grandson of the founder, opened a shop at 10 Queens Road, Hong Kong and in Shanghai. Wang Hing artworks became very popular among Western clients, who often commissioned trophies and presentation pieces decorated with the traditional Chinese motifs such as dragons, bamboo leaves and prunus blossoms. In 1941 with the Japanese invasion, the Lo family was forced to flee to mainland China and the business ceased trading. In Great Condition – No Damage. Width: 24 x 16cm Weight: 660g. Width: 17 x 11cm Weight: 320g. Width: 15 x 10cm Weight: 255g. On all store items. All items are cleaned and inspected before being dispatched, we use only the best packing materials to insure your item reaches you safely and discreetly. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “ANTIQUE 19thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SET, WANG HING c. 1890″ is in sale since Saturday, July 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Other Chinese”. The seller is “pushkin.antiques” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Maker: Wang Hing
- Product: Tea Set
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Silver
