Victoria Sterling Silver, wrought and chased, partially gilded inside, ivory
London, England, 1838
Hallmarked on the base with marker’s mark, city, silver standard and duty mark as well as the date letter
Four-piece coffee and tea set, consisting of a coffee and a tea pot, a sugar bowl and a creamer
Flattened bodies, each on four shell-shaped feet; the pots with hinged lids and flower knobs
High ear-shaped handles; the handles of the pots, with two ivory insulating rings
Revolving floral and vegetal repoussé work, contrasted by cartouches-shaped openings, partially filled with diamond-lattice
The rims and the handles contrasted with sculptural flower and leaf motifs
Height of the coffee pot: 23.5 cm
Total weight: approx. 2311 grams
Good condition
Fine silversmith work in reminiscent of the Rococo; in the taste of the early Victorian era
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 2,400 Euro

Condition:

The coffee and tea set is in good condition, with only minor traces of age. Smaller, usual scratches can be found in the area of the walls. The inner gilding of the sugar bowl and the creamer is slightly rubbed. The height of the coffee pot measures 23.5 cm. The total weight of approx. 2311 grams. (bde)

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