A George V Silver Table Service by Martin Hall and Co Ltd., Sheffield, 1919
Old English pattern, engraved with an initial 'K', comprising 12 table-spoons 12 table-forks 12 dessert-spoons 12 dessert-forks 9 teaspoons in a fitted oak canteen with hinged cover and single drawer, the cover applied with a brass plaque with an engraved inscription Together With six George III and later teaspoons and a mustard-spoon the canteen 45cm wide, total weight 115oz 40dwt, 3,583 (64) The inscription reads 'Presented to E.G. Kirkhouse, Esq. on His Retirement as a Token of Esteem From the Foremen and Men at the Blast Furnaces and the Officials of the Cossett Iron Co. Ltd. 1920'.
The pieces are marked as expected. There is some minor wear to some marks, more so on the George III and later teaspoons. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The case with some marks and scuffs. 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 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.
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Old English pattern, engraved with an initial 'K', comprising 12 table-spoons 12 table-forks 12 dessert-spoons 12 dessert-forks 9 teaspoons in a fitted oak canteen with hinged cover and single drawer, the cover applied with a brass plaque with an engraved inscription Together With six George III and later teaspoons and a mustard-spoon the canteen 45cm wide, total weight 115oz 40dwt, 3,583 (64) The inscription reads 'Presented to E.G. Kirkhouse, Esq. on His Retirement as a Token of Esteem From the Foremen and Men at the Blast Furnaces and the Officials of the Cossett Iron Co. Ltd. 1920'.
The pieces are marked as expected. There is some minor wear to some marks, more so on the George III and later teaspoons. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The case with some marks and scuffs. 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 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.
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