CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ' PUMPKIN ' 3 Piece TEA SET. HEAVY DRAGON SCENES. KHL C. 1900
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18904352 | Composition: Sterling Silver |
| Brand: KHL | Product: Tea/ Coffee Pots/ Sets |
| Pattern: Dragons | Age: 1900-1940 |
Up for auction is an GOOD Chinese Export solid silver 3 piece TEA SET, signed by KHL, c.1900.The set comprises of A TEAPOT, A SUGAR BOWL and A CREAM/MILK JUG.THE SET IS OF UNUSUAL PUMPKIN FORM.Each piece is well chased and engraved with A BOLD, FULL BODIED DRAGON (on BOTH sides). The scenes are almost 3 DIMENSIONAL. The detail is superb with good FACIAL FEATURES and SHARP DRAGON SCALING. The handles, spout and finial are BAMBOO FORM. The hinged teapot lid/cover has engraved bamboo.Each... piece is clearly signed by the rare maker KHL, made c.1900.The teapot measures approx. 25.5cm long (end of handle to tip of spout). The teapot stands approx. 12 cm high/tall.The 3 pieces weighs 892 GRAMS (28.67 TROY OUNCES).CONDITION : EXCELLENT CRISP CONDITION WITH NO REPAIRS, NO DAMAGE - HAS BEEN TESTED TO HOLD TEA.PLEASE NOTE : I have been buying, selling and collecting good silver and objects of vertu since 1986. I have had a special interest in CHINESE EXPORT SILVER since the early 1990s and have owned many, many wonderful pieces. I have a good eye and knowledge and completely stand behind the items I sell. I want repeat business from happy customers. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase (to date this has not happened) I offer a full refund. ENJOY!!Please see my other auctions for more CHINESE EXPORT, ENGLISH and CONTINENTAL SILVER. Please do not hesitate to email any questions and thanks for looking!
