Lot 6
Victorian silver three piece ornate silver tea service with bright cut acanthus scroll, floral...
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Lot 6
Victorian silver three piece ornate silver tea service with bright cut acanthus scroll, floral...
Lot 6
Lot Description
Victorian silver three piece ornate silver tea service with bright cut acanthus scroll, floral and diaper engraving, and scrolling acanthus leaf handles. Hallmarked George John Richards London 1852. Gross weight 46.5 ozt (1450 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Teapot wobbles slightly on its feet, the hallmarks to the base are slightly rubbed but still clear and legible. The lid wobbles slightly on its hinge but closes flush. The hallmarks on the handle are very rubbed and nearly illegible. The solder join on the handle is visible. The detailing is slightly rubbed but still clear. There is some small patches of tarnishing and gathered areas of polish.
Both the sugar bowl and milk jug stand flat on the table. The gilt interiors are quite bright but worn away at the top edges. The hallmarks to the bases are slightly rubbed but still very clear and legible. The sugar bowl has sounds like it has something small in one of the hollow handles.
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