A Chinese silver three-piece service, late 19th/20th century

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE

comprising a teapot and cover, a milk jug and a two handled sugar basin and cover, each piece repousse on a finely punched ground with dragons pursuing flaming pearls among cloud scrolls, the handles, spout and knops simulating bamboo, the teapot with ivory fillets to the handle, the base of each marked KTKW and character marks
(3)
1066 gms (total weight), teapot 15 cm high

• Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
• $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward