13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2254
 

2254

A Chinese Export Silver Teapot
With Artisan Workshop Mark for Wen Wei Ji, Canton and Hong Kong, Retailed by Wang Hing, Canton and Hong Kong, Early 20th Century

globular, the sides applied with birds in flight above foliage and flowers, the hinged cover similarly applied and with branch form finial, with ivory-insulated branch form handle
24.5cm wide over handle, gross weight 16oz 17dwt, 524gr

Tennants are grateful to Adrien von Ferscht for his assistance in identifying the marks.

With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number XK9A9CZ8.

Sold for £650
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Marked underneath with Wang Hing mark and Chinese Character Artisan mark. Further marked '90'. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a bruise to the lower body on one side and the foot is pushed slightly up into the body. There is some discolouration and cracking to the ivory insulators.

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 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 13th May, 2023

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