{"product_id":"antique-oriental-sterling-silver-tea-set-tuck-chang-19th-century-chinese-silver-export-tea-pot-sugar-and-creamer-bamboo","title":"Antique Chinese Export Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Set by Tuck Chang","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Export sterling silver three-piece tea set by Tuck Chang of Shanghai\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most highly regarded and sought-after Chinese silversmiths and retailers working during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable quality of this set is immediately evident in the intricate embossed and chased bamboo decoration that envelops each piece. Finely rendered bamboo stalks and leaves rise in relief against a beautifully tooled background, creating wonderful depth and texture across the silver surfaces. The bamboo theme continues through the beautifully modeled handles, which have been crafted to resemble natural bamboo stems and give the entire service a wonderfully cohesive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set consists of a teapot with hinged lid, a lidded sugar bowl, and a milk jug, creating an elegant and beautifully proportioned three-piece service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece features a polished shield-shaped cartouche to the front, traditionally intended for the owner's initials or family monogram. Remarkably, the cartouches on this set were \u003cstrong\u003enever monogrammed\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving them clean and untouched and adding considerably to the appeal of the service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuck Chang operated in Shanghai during the flourishing period of the Chinese Export silver trade and became particularly celebrated for finely crafted silver pieces combining traditional Chinese decorative motifs with forms created for an international clientele. Bamboo was an especially appropriate subject, symbolizing strength, resilience, and longevity while lending itself beautifully to the silversmith's art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its intricate craftsmanship, beautifully coordinated decoration, and remarkable state of preservation, this is an outstanding example of Chinese Export silver. Whether displayed as a complete service, incorporated into a collection of Asian decorative arts, or used as an elegant centerpiece, it offers exceptional visual presence and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is remarkably well preserved for its age with \u003cstrong\u003eno notable damage or dings\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are a couple of small areas of surface corrosion to the interiors, together with gentle age-related patination and very minor surface wear to the silver. These characteristics are consistent with its age and contribute beautifully to the authentic character of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide additional details regarding the silverwork, decoration, hallmarks, patina, and overall condition of this antique set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth (Handle to Spout): 8 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth (Front to Back): 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Height (Including Lid Handle): 4 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 14.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth (Including Handles): 5 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth (Front to Back): 3 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Height (Including Lid Handle): 3 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 7.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk Jug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth (Handle to Spout): 5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth (Front to Back): 3 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Height at Handle: 2 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 4.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: GY1754\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Late 19th \/ Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Chinese Export Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shanghai, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Tuck Chang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet Includes: Teapot, Lidded Sugar Bowl, and Milk Jug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare three-piece Chinese Export silver tea service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by renowned Shanghai silversmith and retailer Tuck Chang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately embossed and chased bamboo decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely tooled background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptural bamboo-form handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeapot with hinged lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLidded sugar bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoordinating milk jug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmonogrammed shield-shaped cartouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably well-preserved antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible example of Chinese Export silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that purchasing a fine antique piece online requires confidence. 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