A Five-Piece Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee-Service by William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman, London, 1891, Retailed by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London
each piece tapering and on ball feet, the shoulder with a reeded band with foliage corners, engraved with a crest, comprising a teapot; a smaller teapot; a coffee-pot, each with wood handle and finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the coffee-pot 23cm high, total gross weight 64oz 11dwt, 2,009gr (5)
Each piece fully marked near handle. The covers of the teapots and the coffee-pot each further part marked inside. The base further stamped with retailers name. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraving. This is more obvious on some pieces than on others. There is some bruising overall. The finish to the wood handles is different from the finials and perhaps the finish has worn off. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
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each piece tapering and on ball feet, the shoulder with a reeded band with foliage corners, engraved with a crest, comprising a teapot; a smaller teapot; a coffee-pot, each with wood handle and finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the coffee-pot 23cm high, total gross weight 64oz 11dwt, 2,009gr (5)
Each piece fully marked near handle. The covers of the teapots and the coffee-pot each further part marked inside. The base further stamped with retailers name. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraving. This is more obvious on some pieces than on others. There is some bruising overall. The finish to the wood handles is different from the finials and perhaps the finish has worn off. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
