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THBChinese Export 3-Piece Silver Tea Set
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 31, 2026
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,300+ lots from fine Southern estates as well as private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. Jan. 31 at 9 AM EST with lots #1-704 and continues Sun. Feb. 1 at 10 AM EST with lots #705-1313. Be sure to view both catalogs. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
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.
- Shipping Info
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If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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