11th Oct, 2018 10:30
Silver
A VICTORIAN SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE
VICTORIAN SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE,
maker Robert Harper, London 1871-73, comprising teapot, coffee pot, sugar and cream, of Neo-Classical design. bright cut with floral, foliate and star burst decoration, engraved crest and initialied cartouche, the coffee pot 22cm high, 1760g gross
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Sold for £400
Estimated at £400 - £600
Condition Report
- Overall poor to fair condition
- Tarnishing throughout
- Silver polish residue in some areas
- Teapot handle has been repaired (at both ends)
- Cracks to the handles of teapot and coffee pot with signs of disintegration on the handle of the teapot cover
- Cartouche very worn on cream jug
- Bright cut engraving still intact on each piece (not too worn)
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