A George III Silver Tea-Urn by John Robins, London, 1788

the body tapering cylindrical and supported by four leaf-capped tapering fluted legs on the square base with four ball feet, the stand with central lamp, the body with a reeded spout with ivory tap, two sides with lion-mask drop-ring handles, the pull-off cover with ball finial, the body engraved on two sides with differing coat-of-arms, the cover engraved with two differing crests 43cm high, gross weight 99oz 10dwt, 3,096gr Provenance: Bonhams, London, 4 July 2007, lot 193. with Marks Antiques, 128 Mount Street, London, May 2009. From the estate of Peter Haigh, Norwood Green, Halifax. With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number ZYHZE73R.

Fully marked underneath. Further part marked on side of lamp and on cover bezel. The marks with some minor wear but generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a crack and some discolouration to the ivory but no indication that it has beed added or altered in any way. 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.