29th Feb, 2024 10:00
Porcelain, Jade, Bronze | Asian Works of Art
CHINESE EXPORT SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE
LIKELY LUEN HING, ACTIVE 1875-1930
comprising teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug, and dish, each embossed trailing dragon, engraved initials, with simulated bamboo handles, stamped LH... 90 to base, the teapot with ivory insulators
This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.
Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 5X7N357L.
(approx. 1106g gross)
the teapot 26cm wide
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Sold for £550
Estimated at £500 - £1,000
Condition Report
Light tarnishing to handles across the lot, and to the pot spout, a few very small dents tomthe handle of the jug, and of the sugar bowl, small gapping evident between the ivory insulators and the silver on the teapot, very minor surface scratches across the lot, overall very nice condition
weight approx. 1106g gross
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