Late Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Set
hallmarked London, 1808-1809, by Duncan Urquhart & Naphtali Hart (active 1791-1812), including: a teapot, h. 5-3/4", l. 10-3/4"; an open sugar bowl, h. 4-3/8", w. 7-5/8"; and a cream jug, h. 4-1/4", l. 5-1/4"; each of rounded rectangular section with torus band decorated with pricked Greek-key and bright-cut oak branch banding, with squared handles, the pot with spout of square section and conforming finial.
29.01 total t. oz.

In generally good, used condition, with some bumps, scrapes and wear to the details. Note that the sugar bowl is hallmarked 1805-1806. There is a 1/4" dent on the body of the teapot, and the wooden insulators are later replacements. The sugar bowl has a vertical spilt beneath one handle with visible silver solder, but this appears to be original construction and not a repair. The teapot hallmarked on the underside, the others marked on the rim. The teapot marks are quite clear, the others worn with the maker's mark obscured. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of the condition of the property listed above. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in this condition report, or statements made verbally, are purely our best opinions, not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in this report, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of the Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.