A Four-Piece Victorian Provincial Silver Tea and Coffee-Service by John Walton, Newcastle, 1858, 1859 and 1860

each piece tapering and on foliage and scroll cast panel feet, the sides engraved with foliage and on one side with a crest and the other an initial, comprising a teapot; a coffee-pot, each with ivory-insulated handle; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the coffee-pot 28cm high, total gross weight 84oz 12dwt, 2,631gr (4) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number H6BDB1WF.

Each piece marked either underneath or below handle. The teapot further part marked inside cover and on handle. The coffee-pot further part marked inside cover. The marks are generally clear, though with a small bit of wear. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises. The pieces, excluding the cream-jug, rock very slightly when placed on a flat surface. 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.