A George VI Silver Travelling Communion-Set by Blunt and Wray Ltd., London, 1939
the communion-cup with tapering cylindrical bowl and spreading stepped foot, the bayonet-mounted cover which detaches as a wafer-box, the further cover with disc finial, in fitted blue leather-covered case, with a card typed 'With best wishes from Queen Mary', further inscribed by Queen Mary 'circa George III' and in another hand 'communion set' the case 10.3cm high, gross weight of silver 4oz 13dwt, 145gr (2) Provenance: Probably presented by Queen Mary to Harry William Blackburne, D.S.O. (1878-1963). He has served as Honorary Chaplain to the King and as Canon of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, between 1920 and 1934.
Fully marked underneath and further part marked under wafer box and on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some scuffs and marks to the case as well as some fraying to the edges. The card with some discolouration and creasing. 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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the communion-cup with tapering cylindrical bowl and spreading stepped foot, the bayonet-mounted cover which detaches as a wafer-box, the further cover with disc finial, in fitted blue leather-covered case, with a card typed 'With best wishes from Queen Mary', further inscribed by Queen Mary 'circa George III' and in another hand 'communion set' the case 10.3cm high, gross weight of silver 4oz 13dwt, 145gr (2) Provenance: Probably presented by Queen Mary to Harry William Blackburne, D.S.O. (1878-1963). He has served as Honorary Chaplain to the King and as Canon of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, between 1920 and 1934.
Fully marked underneath and further part marked under wafer box and on cover bezel. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some scuffs and marks to the case as well as some fraying to the edges. The card with some discolouration and creasing. 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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