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Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai

Creator: Tuck Chang & Co.
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Silver Chinese Export tea and coffee service, by Tuck Chang & Co., Shanghai
Chinese, Late 19th Century
Milk jug: height 8cm, width 14cm, depth 10cm
Coffee pot: height 25cm, width 24cm, depth 14cm
Total weight: 3,446 grams.

Bearing the mark of Tuck Chang & Co., the silver and jewellery company based in Shanghai and active in the late 19th and early 20th century, this exceptional tea set was made for the Chinese export market, and was crafted with exceptional skill and artistry. Consisting of four main pieces: a teapot, coffee pot, creamer, and sugar bowl with cowl - along with six matching teacups and saucers, all of the pieces are applied with cranes and chickens, which are scattered amongst flowers and foliage.

The handles are in the form of bamboo vines, as are the finials and spouts, and the pieces are engraved for the makers: the leading firm Tuck Chang & Co. Chinese export works such as this exquisite example were highly popular in the nineteenth century, as they provided a style, quality, and appeal rarely matched by European silverwork. This set will prove highly desirable and a beautiful interior addition to the right collector.

Artist/Maker: Tuck Chang & Co.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16955
Incollect Reference #:	616409

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.