A late Victorian silver three piece bachelor tea service.
A late Victorian silver three piece bachelor tea service, comprising teapot, twin-handled sucrier and cream jug, each of squat ovoid form with ornate foliate decoration enclosing a central cartouche, with engraved initials 'S. M.', the teapot with ebonised handle and finial, the rest with plain curved handles. Hallmarked William Hutton & Sons, London 1886. Height of teapot 4.25" (11cm), gross weight 14.2 ozt (441.7 grams).
Condition Report:
- With scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
- Hallmarks are clear and legible.
- Teapot with small dent towards the lid, heavy tarnishing to interior and small scratch to handle.
- Cream jug with small dent to body.
- Some residue of silver polish across items.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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A late Victorian silver three piece bachelor tea service, comprising teapot, twin-handled sucrier and cream jug, each of squat ovoid form with ornate foliate decoration enclosing a central cartouche, with engraved initials 'S. M.', the teapot with ebonised handle and finial, the rest with plain curved handles. Hallmarked William Hutton & Sons, London 1886. Height of teapot 4.25" (11cm), gross weight 14.2 ozt (441.7 grams).
Condition Report:
- With scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing.
- Hallmarks are clear and legible.
- Teapot with small dent towards the lid, heavy tarnishing to interior and small scratch to handle.
- Cream jug with small dent to body.
- Some residue of silver polish across items.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
