Chinese Export Silver Teapot 1840 WEIGHS 54 OUNCES - $4,900 - (Worcester, MA)
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEAPOT CUTSHING c1840 WEIGHS 54 OUNCES A rare c1840 Chinese export silver coffee pot, in archaic design. WE ARE SELLING OUR 40 ENTIRE COLLECTION OF Chinese Export Silver SELLING OVER 400 EXAMPLES.................. One of our finest examples is this mid 19th century Chinese export silver teapot. In naturalistic form. Hallmarked CU and date letter "k" and 3 pseudo marks. Possibly variation of Cutshing's mark. The identical mark illustrated and discussed in Forbes text. Raised pear shape, hand chased leaf and flower. Cover with lotus blossom bud in leaf frame. Petal fluting and traditional grape and leaf on stippled surface. Original collar support and under base hand cut fastener. Leaf crown twisted rope or vine handle. Atop scallop frame scroll feet united by floating leaf and vine on stippled ground. Never monogrammed. This Chinese teapot is 11 1/2 inches and 54 1/2 standard ounces. Hallmarked as shown. In excellent condition. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. Retains near original detail. Mild wear. Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.
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