Antique early-20th Century Chinese Export solid silver five piece tea set on tray, comprising of teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug, waist bowl, sugar tongs and tray. Each spherical body is beautifully hammered surface decorated with bamboo leaves and cherry blossom, each piece rests on a decorative skirted foot and applied with an intricately modeled dragon handles and finials. All the dragons have five claws, symbol of Imperial power, round cartoches engraved with initials – WRL. The tray boarder decorated with battle scenes and center engraved with dragon chasing the pear of wisdom. All pieces Hallmarked with Chinese Export silver marks (acid tested shows a 900+ standard), Maker’s mark Tu Qing Yun, active in Jiujang, from 1895 until 1940. While this is not an often seen makers mark, it has become clear that it was a later branch of Tu Mao Xing, probably a son or other relative – a normal practice among manufacturing and retail silversmiths. It also seems reasonably clear that the control over style and quality that was exerted over artisan workshops by Tu Mao Xing continued as a form of central control that covered both retail entities. Tu Mao Xing, was active in Jijing, Jiangxi Province, from 1880 until 1930. The silversmith is considered one of best Chinese Export names please see A. Professor Von Ferscht correctly identified the mark and considers Tu Mao Xing one of the first silversmiths operating in Jijing and an authentic “master of dragon-making”. ANTIQUE 20thC CHINESE EXPORT TU QING YUN SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SERVICE c. Each spherical body is beautifully hammered surface decorated with bamboo leaves and cherry blossom, each piece rests on a decorative skirted foot and. Applied with an intricately modeled dragon handles and finials. In Great Condition – No Damage. Width: 25 x 14cm Weight: 510g. Width: 17 x 11cm Weight: 275g. Width: 13 x 10cm Weight: 210g. Width: 9cm Weight: 270g. Width: 13 x 9cm Weight: 35g. Width: 63 x 39cm Weight: 2260. 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. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “ANTIQUE 20thC CHINESE EXPORT TU QING YUN SOLID SILVER DRAGON TEA SERVICE c. 1900″ is in sale since Thursday, February 15, 2018. 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: Tu Qing Yun
• Product: Tea Set
• Primary Material: Silver
• Age: 1900-1940
• Region of Origin: Chinese
• Original/Repro: Original