A Chinese silver four-piece 'prunus and bamboo' tea service Retailed by Luenwo,...

A Chinese silver four-piece 'prunus and bamboo' tea service

Retailed by Luenwo, Shanghai & Canton, 1865-1920

Comprising teapot and hinged cover, with ivory guards to handle, creamer, sugar pot, kettle and oil lamp, the kettle also with ivory guards to the handle, each with delicate blossoming prunus to either side and bamboo handles and finials, the stretchers of the oil lamp also in the shape of bamboo, the bases all marked 'Luenwo' 'Shanghai' 'Canton' and all but the kettle with artist's mark 怡盛 (Yi Wei), 24.5cm, 14cm wide, 16.5cm wide, and 21cm wide x 34cm high. (4)

約一八六五 - 一九二零 銀梅竹紋茶具四件套，「Luenwo」、「Shanghai」、「Canton」款

Ivory Exemption Number: 7N2D68Q6; J6NMYH1J

Condition Report:

Slight bruise to side of teapot.

General expected old wear and traces of polish.

The handle of the lamp slightly stuck, but the lid can be opened and closed manually.

Approx. weight of each:

teapot: 599g.

creamer: 209g

sugar pot: 256g

Kettle: 744g

stand without lamp: 258g

lamp: 185g