Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tea Set c1890 HUNG CHONG

  

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON KETTLE & STAND c1890 SIGNED - 39 OUNCES This is a beautifully hand crafted late 19th century Chinese export silver dragon tea kettle on matching stand with original burner. From the well listed shop of Hung Chong, working in both Canton & Shanghai. Known primarily for floral decorated silver wares, far less for dragon theme tea wares such as this. This c1890 Chinese export silver dragon tea kettle on.

Matching stand is 13 1/2 inches tall. And the complete set weighs 39 standard ounces. Hallmarked as shown HungChong & series of characters.

Likely for the actual silversmith, or town. In very, very fine condition. Tea kettle interior clean as if little or never used. Retains original hand carved detail. Handle secure & cover closes flush.

The item "Chinese Export Silver Dragon Tea Set c1890 HUNG CHONG" is in sale since Thursday, May 13, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Teapots".

The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Region of Origin: China
2. Age: 1850-1899
3. Primary Material: Silver
4. Maker: Hong Chong
5. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original