A Chinese silver teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a double cartouche bearing Chinese characters, of squat ovoid form with a double swing handle styled as bamboo and a bamboo branch pouring spout, the collar with engraved and embossed patterns and floral borders, above birds amidst flowers and foliage to the body; impressed marks underside. Silver weight 365gr. Height 10 cm. Diameter 15 cm