Wang Hing, four-piece tea and coffee service with tray

Wang Hing
four-piece tea and coffee service with tray

China, c. 1919
silver
7 h × 8.5 w × 4.75 d in (18 × 22 × 12 cm)

Service is comprised of a coffee pot, teapot, open sugar bowl, and cream jug, together with associated tray by Sincere Co. (1880-1940). Engraved to cover of teapot 'Presented to Mr. R. Gray by the European staff of the Taikoo Dockyard on the occasion of his marriage, 1919'. Marked to underside of each example. 84 ozt (gross weight).
Condition Report: Insulators removed and repinned. Light scratches to all, especially tray. Small dent to one lobe on creamer. Coffee pot finial is bent slightly. Some staining to interior of coffee pot and teapot, as expected with normal use over time. Dimensions listed are for coffee pot.