Tea service. Silver. Late 19th century. Stamped: SILVER and two stamps each with two Chinese characters Hongxiang and Guangji. Comprising a jug, milk jug and sugar bowl with flat lid. In the shape of a tree trunk segment, handle and spout in the shape of branches. Plum blossom branches in relief on the wall. Weight jug 612 g; jug 182 g; sugar bowl 283 g. (3) Height of jug 12 cm; height of jug 7.4 cm; height of sugar bowl 8.6 cm

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