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A THREE PIECE CHINESE EXPORT REGENCY STYLE SILVER
TEA SERVICE AND AN ASSOCIATED PITCHER
19th century
Comprising a teapot, open sugar bowl, and a cream pitcher, in
addition an associated pitcher, all half fluted urn forms with vertical 647
gadrooning and shell rims, the base with maker’s mark.
6in (15.2cm) height of teapot, total silver weight approximately 81.75oz
(2542gm) troy (4).
$1,500 - 2,500
Provenance
Christie’s New York, August 23, 1988, by repute (the tea service)
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AN ASSEMBLED GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER
19th century
Consisting of two whistles, an automated pocket watch together with
a portable silver libation set, in addition to two utensils.
14in (35.6cm) length of pocket watch, 7in (17.8cm)diameter of libation
set, weight approximately 33.8oz (1051.3) troy (6).
$1,200 - 1,500

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A GROUP OF NINE PIECES OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER
19th century
Consisting of a cosmetic box and associated tray, a footed dish, two
handle holders, four hinge boxes, and a reticulated oval dish.
8 1/2in (21.6cm) diameter of reticulated dish, weight approximately 648
54.2oz troy (1658gm) (9).

$2,000 - 3,000
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TWO CHINESE EXPORT GILT FILIGREE DECORATIONS
The first a gilt silver tea canister in quadrilobe shape, each lobe
decorated with a reserve enameled with birds and flowers against a
filigree ground, the matching cover similarly decorated and topped with
a flower bud finial; the second a lion-form vessel covered entirely with
dense filigree work, the tip of the beast’s tail designed as a hinged lid.
6 1/4 and 4 3/8in (15.8 and 11.1cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

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