William IV Sterling Silver, hallmarked, wrought and chiselled, partially gilded inside, ivory
Newcastle, England, 1839
Hallmarked on the neck with makers mark, silver standard and city marks as well as date letter and duty mark
Neo-rococo tea set, consisting of a tea and a coffee pot, a sugar bowl and a creamer
Flattened bodies on for shell-shaped feet; the pots with a hinged lid and raptor knob
Raised ear-shaped handles; the handles of the pots with two ivory insulating rings
Revolving floral and vegetal repoussé work, contrasted by cartouches-shaped apertures
Height of the coffee pot: 25 cm
Total weight: approx. 2279 grams
Good condition
High quality silversmith work in the taste of early Victorian time
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,000 Euro

Condition:

The tea set is in good condition, with only small traces of age. Smaller, usual scratches can be found on the walls. The inner gilding of the creamer and sugar bowl is partially rubbed and scratched minimal. The height of the coffee pot measures 25 cm. The total weight of approx. 2279 grams. (bde)

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