A George IV Silver Coffee-Pot by William Burwash, London, 1821
pear-shaped and on spreading foot, robustly chased with foliage scrolls and rocaille, one side further chased with a vacant cartouche, the hinged cover similarly decorated, with leaf-capped ivory-insulated scroll handle 24.5cm high, gross weight 41oz 13dwt, 1,294gr With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number P9ZFFYDC.
Fully marked underneath. Further part marked inside cover, on handle and on finial. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cartouche may be erased. There is a bruise to one side. There is no indication that the ivory has been added or restored in any way 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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pear-shaped and on spreading foot, robustly chased with foliage scrolls and rocaille, one side further chased with a vacant cartouche, the hinged cover similarly decorated, with leaf-capped ivory-insulated scroll handle 24.5cm high, gross weight 41oz 13dwt, 1,294gr With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number P9ZFFYDC.
Fully marked underneath. Further part marked inside cover, on handle and on finial. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cartouche may be erased. There is a bruise to one side. There is no indication that the ivory has been added or restored in any way 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.
