PROPERTIES FROM A NOTED COLLECTOR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER *A CHINESE EXPORT SILVER ‘DRAGON AND BAMBOO’ THREE-PIECE (3) TEA SET C.J. & CO CHINA, SHANGHAI, LATE QING DYNASTY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY This tea set is composed of one lidded teapot, one lidded sugar bowl and one cream pot. All pieces are resting on a spread foot, have a compressed round body and have handles and beak shaped as bamboo. The two lidded pieces have their cover of dome shape topped by a bamboo shape finial. All pieces are finely worked in repousse to depict dragons. On the base of each piece, there is a mark: ‘C.J.’, that of the maker. H (the biggest, the teapot together with its lid): 15 cm Total weight: 820,9 grams Provenance: a noted collector of Chinese Export Silver wares. Note: C.J. & CO is a yet unidentified Chinese export silver company that seems to have been active in Shanghai circa 1875-1960. IMPORTANT NOTICE: *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. The rate will depend on the final country of destination. The sole buyers based in Ireland will be subject to an extra 13,5% VAT. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. 中国出口“龙与竹”三件套 中国，上海，晚清时期，20世纪早期 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.