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A Chinese export silver five-piece tea and coffee service stamped SEWO (for Zee Wo, Shanghai) early 20th century, all embossed like a cracked tree trunk, the other side applied with blooming branches; handles shaped like twigs. Comprising a coffeepot H. 17.5 cm, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and a teacaddy. Weight 2,144 g. (5)

Provenance: Danish private collection.

Condition

SEWO is a variation of Zee Wo, Shanghai. In fairly good condition. The hinge of the tea pot lacking the split pin. One handle bone ring of coffee pot possibly changed.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 1 July 2024

Category
Estimate

25,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold