A Three-Piece Chinese Export Silver Tea-Service Retailed by Tuck Chang and Company, Shanghai, Circa 1900, Further Marked With Chinese Character Artisan's Mark

each piece tapering cylindrical and on collet foot, each stamped with chrysanthemums and foliage on a textured ground, comprising a teapot, with ivory-insulated handle and finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl and cover the teapot 24cm wide over handle, total gross weight 31oz 1dwt, 966gr (3) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 15QHLBMZ.

Each piece marked on foot with TC retailer's mark and Chinese character artisan mark. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some cracking and discolouration to the ivory insulators but no indication that they have been added or altered in any way. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.