Chinese export silver tea service, mark of Zee-wo & Co.,…
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Chinese export silver tea service, mark of Zee-wo & Co., Shanghai, late 19th century, each piece decorated with repousse bamboo design, the front with monogram 'H', comprising a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, silversmith's mark to bases (3), total weight 1134 grams height 19.5 cm (teapot)

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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