Lot 39
An early Victorian silver teapot and twin-handled sugar bowl, each of plain circular form with...
Lot 39
Lot Description
An early Victorian silver teapot and twin-handled sugar bowl, each of plain circular form with high arch scroll capped handles and raised upon four shell mounted scroll feet, the teapot with flower modelled finial and ivory insulators. Hallmarked John James Keith, London 1838. Height of teapot measuring 6 inches (15.5 cm), gross weight 35.2 ozt (1096.5 grams).
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
In overall good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The hinged lid is slightly loose with some sideways movement, the finial is also loose and rotates, its screw thread mechanism does not tighten. Minor bump to the body of the teapot, base construction seam visible to the interior, compression from the handle also visible. The sugar bowl has a silver-gilt interior. Hallmarks clear and legible, partial hallmarks to the lid. This lot may have export issues, for customers outside of the EU, please note that it is the buyers responsibility to adhere to any import/export requirements.
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