13 PIECES CHINESE SILVER,late 19th/early 20th century, Tianjin Wuhua, 'wen yin' silver mark. Comprising teapot, four cups and four saucers, four spoons, all with dragon chasing the pearl of wisdom decoration in low relief - Total weight: 32 oz 2 dwt; teapot: 6 1/4 in. high. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Estate of Martin Friedmann, Norfolk, VA
The decoration is crisp. The cups have small scattered dents. Two saucers have scattered pit marks. The teapot has dents along the handle; one area of the cover rim is bent. No splits or repairs.