Chinese Export Silver Teapot c1840 WEIGHS 54 OUNCES

Description

CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TEAPOT         CUTSHING  c1840             54 OUNCES
A museum quality,
c1840
hand wrought
Chinese export silver teapot.
This work is very much like the Captain Peele cream jug and covered sugar
that we are listing.
Hallmarked CU and date letter "k" and 3 pseudo marks.
A rare,
variation of Cutshing's mark.
The identical mark in Forbes text.
Raised pear shape, hand chased leaf and flower.
Cover with lotus blossom bud in leaf frame.
Petal fluting and traditional grape and leaf on stippled surface.
Original collar support & hand cut fastener.
Leaf crown twisted rope or vine handle.
Atop scallop frame scroll feet united by floating leaf and vine on stippled ground.
Never monogrammed.
This Chinese teapot is 11 1/2 inches and
weighs 54
standard ounces.
Hallmarked as shown.
In excellent condition. Rich silver patina throughout.
Retains near original detail.
Handle secure and retains the original heat stops.
Applicable sales tax.