Lot 542 , A Chinese 900 standard silver three piece tea set, c.1900, gross weight 853g

A Chinese 900 standard silver three piece tea set, c.1900, engraved with panels of bamboo and flowers, stamped two character maker's mark and '90' gross weight 853g
Estimate £450-550

The teapot has a small old repair to the base of the spout and a similar repair to the hinge on the lid. Possible small repair to the spout also.
Both cream jug and sugar bowl are a little wobbly on a flat surface, some minor damage to the feet perhaps. There are some slight dings to all the handles. Marks on base clear. Each piece is engraved with the initials R.A.


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Sold for £950