ANTIQUE 20thC CHINESE EXPORT SOLID SILVER KETTLE ON STAND, SUN SHING c.1900

£3,795.00

Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver tea kettle on stand, the body chased in relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a bamboo finial. The kettle is suspended on a stylised, well constructed bamboo stand, with a removable functioning burner. One side a circular cartouche inscribed 'PRESENTED TO MR. & MRS. A. H. SKELTON BY THE STAFF OF L. C. & CO. HONG KONG 22ND MAY 1906'. The kettle is large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most outstanding Chinese silversmiths & retailers. Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark SS for Sun Shing.

Reference Number: A8536

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Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver tea kettle on stand, the body chased in relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a bamboo finial. The kettle is suspended on a stylised, well constructed bamboo stand, with a removable functioning burner. One side a circular cartouche inscribed 'PRESENTED TO MR. & MRS. A. H. SKELTON BY THE STAFF OF L. C. & CO. HONG KONG 22ND MAY 1906'. The kettle is large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most outstanding Chinese silversmiths & retailers. Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark SS for Sun Shing.

Reference Number: A8536

Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver tea kettle on stand, the body chased in relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a bamboo finial. The kettle is suspended on a stylised, well constructed bamboo stand, with a removable functioning burner. One side a circular cartouche inscribed 'PRESENTED TO MR. & MRS. A. H. SKELTON BY THE STAFF OF L. C. & CO. HONG KONG 22ND MAY 1906'. The kettle is large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most outstanding Chinese silversmiths & retailers. Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark SS for Sun Shing.

Reference Number: A8536

DESCRIPTION

Antique early 20th Century Chinese export solid silver tea kettle on stand, the body chased in relief with floral decoration, the domed lids mounted with a bamboo finial. The kettle is suspended on a stylised, well constructed bamboo stand, with a removable functioning burner. One side a circular cartouche inscribed 'PRESENTED TO MR. & MRS. A. H. SKELTON BY THE STAFF OF L. C. & CO. HONG KONG 22ND MAY 1906'. The kettle is large, heavy and very well crafted, by one of the most outstanding Chinese silversmiths & retailers. Hallmarked with Chinese character marks and retailers mark SS for Sun Shing.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No Damage.

SIZE

KETTLE
Height: 33cm
Width: 20 x 18cm
Weight: 1115g