Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 82

Lot 82

Export Silver Three Piece Tea Set

Export Silver Three Piece Tea Set
Lot 82 Details
Export Silver Three Piece Tea Set

Includes a creamer, sugar bowl and teapot, each with relief dragon design and bamboo-form handles
longest length 9.8" — 25 cm.
33.9 oz. — 1054 grams
Wongkee (?) silver hallmark

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 82-88: Chinese Export Silver from the Estate of Aage Ramussen, Denmark
Aage Rasmussen was a marine engineer from Aarhus Denmark and worked with the East Asiatic Company in China from the early 20th century until he died in Shanghai in 1939. His wife and two children did not leave China until 1949. The silver pieces were passed down through the family to the current owners who reside in British Columbia.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 82
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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