A Cantonese tea service comprising a shaped tray, a teapot and cover, a hot waterpot and cover, a milk jug and a sugar basin and cover, all painted and gilt with figures on terraces and birds and butterflies among flowers on green gold scroll grounds -- the hot waterpot 5in. high; and a rectangular soap dish and cover with drainer similarly decorated -- 6in. wide. (6)

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A Cantonese tea service comprising a shaped tray, a teapot and cover, a hot waterpot and cover, a milk jug and a sugar basin and cover, all painted and gilt with figures on terraces and birds and butterflies among flowers on green gold scroll grounds -- the hot waterpot 5in. high; and a rectangular soap dish and cover with drainer similarly decorated -- 6in. wide. (6)

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