A cased early 20^th century Chinese export silver three-piece tea service, Shanghai circa 1920 by Lun retailed by Zee Sung

Comprising a teapot, a milk jug, and a covered twin handled sugar bowl, also with six teaspoons. Each of rounded oval form upon, the teapot with a curved spout opposite a D section handle fitted with ivory insulators, the hinged domed lid surmounted by a detachable fluted finial. The bodies with embossed Chinese dragons, the sugar and milk with wirework whiskers, each centred with a vacant circular cartouche all against a spot hammered ground. The milk and sugar with a gilt interior. Each marked with artisan mark 倫 (LUN) and retailer mark ZEE SUNG. Housed in two fitted wooden carry cases. (3)

Teapot length – 30.3 cm / 11.85 inches

Weight – 1366 grams / 43.92 ozt

Ivory declaration - H2468DZ3