A George III and George IV Silver Table-Service London, Various Makers and Dates

Old English pattern, later engraved with a crest, comprising: 6 table-spoons 6 table-forks 6 dessert-spoons 6 dessert-forks 6 teaspoons 2 sauce-ladles 48oz 4dwt, 1,499gr (32) Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire

Each piece is marked as expected. There is some minor wear to the marks on some. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the crests on some. The crests on other pieces appear to have been more recently engraved. 6 table-spoons, one by Eley and Fearn, 1805 and five by Richard Crossley and George Smith, two 1806 and three 1807 6 table-forks, four by George Smith and William Fearn, 1791 and two maker's mark worn, 1813 6 dessert-spoons, probably by Solomon Hougham, 1797 6 dessert-forks, by John, Henry and Charles Lias, 1824 6 teaspoons, by Peter, Ann and William Bateman, 1802 2 sauce-ladles, by Thomas Wallis, 1805 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.