6 Vint. Chinese 90 Silver Iced Tea Spoons-Lee Yee Hing

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Set of Six (6) Vintage Chinese 90 Silver Spoons Lee Yee Hing -- Early 20th Century Up for your consideration this week is this set of six (6) 900 Silver Iced Tea Spoons . All are in excellent condition All jade is hand carved, of medium color and in perfect condition (with no chips or cracks). The spoons have light general wear and some "stirring" wear to the bowl tips. Top character is believed to mean "Good Fortune" in Chinese -- beautiful lettering in a beaded frame, bamboo stem reaching to the bowl. Each spoon weighs in at 16.8 grams , 8" in length , bowl dimensions 1-1/2" long x 1-1/6" wide. About the stamps : All six are clearly marked on the back of the character piece: "90" and "LYH". In consulting the Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, it is believed that this is most likely an earlier mark of Lee Yee Hing of Hong Kong, early 20th century (20th century meaning 1901-2000). My father remembers buying these in the Phillipines around 1946. About the silver : Although these are listed under sterling, these are actually 900 silver. Webster's Dictionary says that the proportion of silver in these alloys is stated in terms of fineness, which means parts of silver per thousand of the alloy. Sterling silver contains 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of another metal (usually copper), i.e. it has a fineness of 925. Jewelry silver is an alloy containing 80% silver and 20% copper (800 fine). Tfore, 900 silver is 90% silver and 10% copper. Its a very slight difference (although absolutely no difference in the "look") -- but it is a difference and the buyer should be aware of this. Please note : I actually have two 6 piece sets of very similar spoons (both by Lee Yee Hing); the 2nd set will be up for auction in the next few days. You can see one of each spoon top in the last picture -- this auction is for the spoon set on the right. WHY GIVE A BORING WEDDING OR ANNIVERSARY GIFT? DO THEY REALLY NEED ANOTHER TOASTER? DOES HE/SHE REALLY WANT ANOTHER GIFT CERTIFICATE? GIVE SOMETHING UNIQUE! SOMETHING TO BE REMEMBERED! Note : Any darkness in the picture is due to camera reflection, not a flaw in the item. Also please note : Although I have more than 5 years in the jewelry business, and have a vast knowledge of gemstones and jewelry, I am a collector, NOT an graduate gemologist. As such, I describe the stones as sold to me (real vs. synthetic). I have no way of testing gemstones at this time. All metals as described as stamped (sterling, 925, 14k, 18k, etc.) I will disclose any defects that I see and encourage you to ask questions in advance -- do not assume anything -- no refund for buyer's remorse. LEGAL STUFF WE SHIP TO : United States only. METHODS OF PAYMENT : Paypal and money orders only. No merchandise will be shipped until payment has cleared. The winning bidder will be invoiced within 24 hours of auction close and payment must be received within 7 days or the item will be relisted and negative feedback left. Remember: The quicker you pay, the quicker you'll have it in your hands! Insurance is optional. PAYPAL PAYMENTS : Paypal payments should be made using a Paypal confirmed shipping address. Payments using a non-confirmed address will be accepted at the seller's discretion. SHIPPING : All items are mailed with a delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Items valued at $50 or more are also shipped with insurance at no additional charge. Once the package is accepted by the USPS, I am no longer responsible for this item. RETURNS : All items are sold AS IS. Tfore, please be sure before bidding, as bids are legally binding. Unless merchandise is grossly misrepresented, our items are not returnable . read more

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