Lot 2000 A Pair of George II Silver-Mounted Cut-Glass...

Lot Description:

A Four-Piece George III Silver Tea-Service, by Duncan Urquhart and Naphtali Hart, London, 1804 and 1806, each piece tapering oblong, with Greek-key borders and overall engraved with lattice-work, engraved with initials, comprising: a teapot, with ivory insulated handle; a teapot-stand; cream-jug and sugar-bowl; Together With: a silver plate coffee-pot to match, the teapot 28cm wide over handle, total gross weight 36oz, 1,120gr (5)

Condition Report:
. The teapot, cream-jug and sugar-bowl each marked near handle. The stand marked underneath. The teapot further part marked on handle and inside cover. There is some wear to the marks, particularly the maker's marks which are worn on some pieces. The sugar-bowl is 1804. The other pieces are 1806. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There has been a repair to the top handle junction of the teapot. The engraved initials are perhaps later.