Dining at Home

The tray with engraved inscription at center reading "Philadelphia 1902 18th October/ Clara Martha Sherwin,/ John Jacob Brenneman/ 1927 / Shanghai."

In overall good and ready to place condition. With few minor nicks and faint surface scratches, water marks and white residue from polish in crevices throughout. A few of the dragon's head finials with slightly bent horns and whiskers but would be easily moved back into proper position The tray with light surface scratches commensurate with contact from service items. The bowl of the tea strainer is slightly out of round. The lids to the coffee pot, water kettle and teapot slightly loose in their hinges, but remain functional and stable. The water kettle stand with a couple minor dents and faint surface scratches, the stand mostly stable on its feet. No apparent signs of significant damage or repair throughout the service. Additional images available upon request.

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