This exceptional antique Chinese export silver tea kettle has a plain circular rounded form onto a plain collet foot.

The surface of this spirit kettle on stand is embellished with an impressive embossed and chased iconic oriental undulating dragon design.

The upper rim of the kettle is encircled with a band of bamboo stalk ornamentation.

Either side of the kettle is ornamented with two plain silver dowel style pegs, allowing the kettle to sit securely on the stand.

This silver spirit kettle is fitted with a plain hinged hallmarked cover surmounted with the original silver finial modelled in the form of a bamboo stalk.

This Chinese silver teapot is fitted with hinged angular handle and swan necked spout, influenced with further bamboo ornamentation.

The kettle detaches from the original silver stand ornamented wotj bamboo stalk decorated posts and braces.

The stand incorporates plain scrolling frame incorporating the original hallmarked spirit burner with integrated hinged snuffer.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of the burner and kettle include:

Maker's mark: Luen Wo

Character mark: Untraced

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This antique silver tea kettle on stand is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The kettle and stand have been professionally polished and are in presentation condition.

The interior of the kettle has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.

The Chinese hallmarks struck to the underside of the kettle and burner are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Height to top of handle 27.4cm/10.8"

Height of kettle 12.7cm/5"

Length from back of body to tip of spout 20.3cm/8"

Width of body 17.7cm/7"

Length of stand 17cm/6.7"

Width of stand 17.6cm/6.9"

Diameter of burner 7.7cm/3"

Height of burner 6.7cm/2.6"

36.6 troy ounces/1138g