A CHINESE TETE-A-TETE THREE-PIECE SILVER TEA-SERVICE, comprising teapot, two-handled sugar-bowl (one handle detached) and cream-jug, each urn-form on flaring circular foot, the body with broad matted frieze engraved with laughing dragon amid swirling clouds and sun, the raised hinged cover with matted bands below ball finial, with ivory loop handles to the "bamboo" joins, the teapot with "bamboo" spout--the teapot 5½in. (13.9cm.) high, gross weight 29.5oz.