A Four-Piece Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee-Service by Charles Reily and George Storer, London, The Coffee-Pot 1846, The Other Pieces 1847
each piece tapering hexagonal and on collet foot, engraved with foliage scrolls centring a vacant cartouche on each side, comprising a teapot; a coffee-pot, each with ivory-insulated handle, the hinged covers with baluster finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the coffee-pot 30cm high, total gross weight 79oz 16dwt, 2,483gr (4) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number DJSY3MF6.
Each piece fully marked. The teapot and coffee-pot each further part marked inside cover, on handle and on finial. The marks are genearly clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises. The ivory insulators which some staining and cracking, though no indication of additions or restoration. 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 hexagonal and on collet foot, engraved with foliage scrolls centring a vacant cartouche on each side, comprising a teapot; a coffee-pot, each with ivory-insulated handle, the hinged covers with baluster finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the coffee-pot 30cm high, total gross weight 79oz 16dwt, 2,483gr (4) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number DJSY3MF6.
Each piece fully marked. The teapot and coffee-pot each further part marked inside cover, on handle and on finial. The marks are genearly clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises. The ivory insulators which some staining and cracking, though no indication of additions or restoration. 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.
