Magnificent & Luxurious “Chinese Export Sterling Silver (.90)” Four-piece Tea Service & Rosewood with Sterling Silver Dragons Tray by the Prestigious Firm “Wang Hing & Company”, Weight 2 kilos , Circa 1890-1910
Oriental / Asian, Silver HollowareThis magnificent “Chinese export silver” four-piece tea service by the prestigious firm “Wang Hing & Company” represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century luxury, dating to approximately 1890–1910. The set comprises a teapot, hot water pot, cream jug, and covered sugar bowl, totaling a substantial 2 kilograms (approx. 64.3 troy ounces) of high-grade silver. Each vessel is masterfully decorated with high-relief repoussé imperial dragons winding through celestial clouds, accented by elegant bamboo-form handles and spouts that symbolize strength and longevity.
The service is presented on its original, large rosewood tray, a rare and exquisite addition featuring intricate silver wire inlays of a dragon and phoenix amidst auspicious clouds. The tray is further elevated by hammered silver corner guards and matching bamboo-shaped handles, creating a visually stunning and cohesive ensemble. The set is in exceptional antique condition, featuring crisp, deeply struck hallmarks including the “WH” firm mark, the”90″purity stamp, and the original artisan’s Chinese chopmark.
As the most celebrated name in the Chinese export silver trade, Wang Hing & Company was renowned for employing the finest silversmiths to create handcrafted pieces that blended traditional Chinese iconography with functional Victorian silhouettes. This comprehensive and heavy-gauge collection is a museum-quality investment piece and a rare centerpiece for any serious collection of Asian decorative arts or fine antique silver.
$14,500.00
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