CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEA SET c1890 SIGNED - DRAGON - 42 OUNCES. A very fine Chinese export silver Imperial dragon & pearl tea service. In unique rounded shoulder square form. Five claw Imperial dragon winds around all four sides.
Just about capturing the sacred pearl. Atop shimmering hand hammered surfaces. The covers retain the original raised dragon head finials, the dragon. Heads rising above winding body. Inverted dragon head spout - the design also found on 19th century.Tapering notched bamboo form handles. This late 19th century Chinese export silver dragon teapot is just under 10 inches. Handle to spout and the complete set 42 1/2 standard ounces. Couple very shallow tiny bumps.
Handle secure, retains original heat stops. Of items containing materials from endangered species. The item "Chinese Export Silver Tea Set c1890 SIGNED DRAGON 42 OUNCES" is in sale since Tuesday, November 27, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Teapots".The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.