A three-piece export silver tea set

The set comprises a teapot, a two-handled sugar bowl and cover, and a milk jug. Each piece is fashioned with finely-modelled dragon handles with coiled beards and chased scales. The teapot with a dragon handle with ivory insulators and a dragon-head spout, each piece is decorated in repoussé with narrative scenes from the epic tale, The Water Margin. The domed covers are similarly decorated and surmounted by a coiled dragon amongst clouds. Each vessels stands on four floral and acanthus feet. Each piece is marked 'WH', '90', the silversmith's mark 'Heng you', and a European 'J' mark.

Condition: the teapot - the lower pin of the handle has been reaffixed; all in overall good condition with minor nicks and dents as expected.

Please note: this lot contains ivory and is therefore subject to the relevant trade restrictions in correspondence with CITES regulations. Customers should familiarize themselves with the relevant Cites regulations before bidding. More information can be obtained through the salesroom.

Sizes: Teapot: w 27 cm x h 18,5 cm x w 16 cm creamer: w 15 cm x h 10 cm x w 10 cm sugar: w 20,5 cm x h 14,5 cm x w 12 cm