Lot #319 - A Chinese export silver four piece tea service on tray by Nanking Store, Shanghai, circa 1930
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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers
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Sale Name:The Winter Auction Series
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Sale Date:22 Aug 2021 ~ 11am (AEST)
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Lot #:319
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Lot Description:A Chinese export silver four piece tea service on tray by Nanking Store, Shanghai, circa 1930
of tapered canted-rectangular form, with conical hinged covers, each decorated with bamboo branches on a stippled ground
the tray 57cm long, the largest teapot 20.5cm high , 4020gms total weight of silver -
References:See von Ferscht, Adrien Chinese Export Silver 1785-1940: Catalogue of Makers' Marks, 4th edition, Glasgow 2015, p. 502ff (mark illustrated on p. 503) for illustrations of various wares, including a very similar teapot.
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Notes:Nanking Store traded from 444 Szechuen Road, Shanghai from circa 1895 to circa 1940.
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Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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