A Four-Piece George V Silver Tea-Service by Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham, 1930

in the Victorian style, each piece stamped with foliage scrolls and flowers, each side further stamped with a cartouche, one engraved with a crest, the other with initials over a date, comprising a teapot; a hot-water jug, each with ivory-insulated handle and ivory finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the hot-water jug 27cm high, total gross weight 107oz 18dwt, 3,356gr (4) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number 6H3TE6DH

Each piece is fully marked underneath. The teapot and hot-water jug each further part marked inside cover. There is some minor wear to the marks but each is still legible. The handles on the teapot and hot-water jug are apparently unmarked. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. The ivory with some staining and discolouration, though there is no indication that it has been added or altered. The ivory finial on the teapot lacking the turned section below the disc as can be seen in the catalogue illustration. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.