A Three-Piece George IV Silver Tea-Service by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London, 1826
each piece melon-fluted and on shaped circular foot, engraved with a crest, comprising a teapot, with ivory-insulated handle, the hinged cover with cast melon and foliage finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the teapot 27.5cm wide over handle, total gross weight 43oz 3dwt, 1,342gr (3) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number YY1W7TAS.
Each piece fully marked near handle. The teapot further part marked inside cover, on finial and handle. There is some wear to the marks, though in general each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraved crest which is very soft, particularly on the teapot and cream-jug. There is some staining and discolouration to the ivory insulators on the teapot.
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each piece melon-fluted and on shaped circular foot, engraved with a crest, comprising a teapot, with ivory-insulated handle, the hinged cover with cast melon and foliage finial; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl the teapot 27.5cm wide over handle, total gross weight 43oz 3dwt, 1,342gr (3) With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number YY1W7TAS.
Each piece fully marked near handle. The teapot further part marked inside cover, on finial and handle. There is some wear to the marks, though in general each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraved crest which is very soft, particularly on the teapot and cream-jug. There is some staining and discolouration to the ivory insulators on the teapot.
