An early 20^th century Chinese Export silver three-piece tea service, Canton circa 1900 retailed by Wang Hing

Qing dynasty, comprising a teapot, a milk jug, and a twin handled sugar bowl. Each of compressed circular form with cylindrical necks and applied rim. The teapot with an opposable swing handle formed as three lengths of bamboo, the hinged lid surmounted by a detachable finial formed as lobed gourd, the curved spout also modelled as bamboo. The milk and sugar also with handles modelled as lengths of bamboo. The bodies with embossed decoration of a trailing Chinese dragon, and each engraved with initials CW in gothic cypher. The milk and sugar with gilt interior. Each marked underneath with retailers mark WH90 and artisan mark 新. (3)

Teapot length – 18.5 cm / 7.25 inches

Teapot Height – 16.2 cm / 6.4 inches

Weight – 812 grams / 26.11 ozt