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2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 1

Chinese Export 3-Piece Silver Tea Set

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
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Chinese Export 3-piece sterling silver tea set, attributed to Cumshing (Canton). Teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each with alternating repousse vignette decoration of figures engaged in various activities and flowering trees, on a diapered ground. All pieces with bamboo handles, and the teapot with a bamboo spout. All with maker's mark CS and chopmarks on the base. Ranging in size from 3 1/4 in. H x 5 1/4 in. W to 5 1/2 in. H x 8 3/4 in. W. 19th century. 30.23 total troy ounces.

Condition

The lid of the teapot does not sit flush; otherwise, all pieces are in overall very good condition, no monograms.

Provenance

Private Knoxville collection, acquired by consignor's father in Asia while serving in the Korean War. 

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