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Qing dynasty silver tea and coffee set by Kwan Wo

Creator: Kwan Wo
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Qing dynasty silver tea and coffee set by Kwan Wo
Chinese, Late 19th Century
Largest: Height 21.5cm, width 24cm, depth 15cm

This beautiful tea and coffee set was made in China by Kwan Wo.

The set comprises a coffee pot, teapot, milker, and a sugar bowl. The handles and spouts on all pieces are modelled as bamboo shoots, their design celebrating the natural world. The pieces are decorated throughout in high relief with dragons and clouds creating a dream-like composition.

The overall design of this magnificent tea and coffee set is a very distinctive piece of craftsmanship from the late Qing period. The pieces are marked ‘KW’ alongside other Chinese marks.

All pieces weight approximately 1470 grams.

Artist/ Maker: Kwan Wo

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	14669
Incollect Reference #:	677921

Dimensions

W.	9.45 in;	H.	8.46 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	24 cm;	H.	21.5 cm;	D.	15 cm;

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.