Chinese Export Silver Tea Set DRAGONS 51 OZ - $6,500 - (Worcester, MA)

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SET BATTLING DRAGONS HAND HAMMERED 51 OZ An exceptionally fine c1880 Chinese export silver dragon tea service. Signed by the work shop. WE ARE SELLING OUR ENTIRE 40 YEAR COLLECTION OF EXPORT SILVER OVER 400 EXAMPLES. WE ACQUIRED THIS SET IN THE LATE 1970S. LONG BEFORE THE CURRENT CRAZE IN CES. Tapering form with Greek Key border. Hand raised battling Chinese dragons fighting for the sacred pearl, here in fiery orb form. All over hand hammered surfaces. Naturalistic bamboo finial and handle. Never monogrammed. Dragon teapot is 9 1/2 inches and the complete dragon set 51 standard ounces. Hallmarked as shown. Signed in long series of Chinese characters. In excellent condition. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. The dragons retain their original detail. Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

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