Description: A Chinese boxed silver tea set
Circa 1850-1870, Canton
The teapot stamped: Hoaching; The cream jug and sugar bowl stamped for Zhoa Chang
Each set with a dragon-form handle with repousse scenes of country life, farming, and a battle, comprising a teapot (8.25" H x 8.75" W x 4.75" D), a cream jug (5" H x 4.75" W x 3.625" D), a sugar bowl (4.25" H x 5.75" W x 3" D), and a pair of sugar tongs (5.5" H) enclosed in a fitted wooden box and personalised: LCL, 4 pieces
38.880 oz. troy approximately
Provenance: Property from the Kelton collection.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with tarnishing and light scratches commensurate with age. The handle of the teapot slightly loose. Wear to the lining of the box and shrinkage cracks, scuffs, nicks, chips and losses to the trim commensurate with age.