17th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2016
 

2016

A Three-Piece George III Silver Tea-Service With a Pair of Sugar-Tongs En Suite, by Solomon...

A Three-Piece George III Silver Tea-Service With a Pair of Sugar-Tongs En Suite, by Solomon Hougham, Solomon Royes and John East Dix, London, 1817, each piece inverted pear-shaped and on spreading foot, chased overall with foliage scrolls and flowers on a matted ground, comprising: a teapot, with ivory insulated handle; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl, each piece engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms and on the other with a crest, the teapot further engraved with an inscription, the tongs engraved with a crest, the teapot 27cm wide over handle, total gross weight 52oz 6dwt, 1,627gr (4)

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800


 

. Each piece fully marked underneath. The teapot further part marked inside cover and on handle. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a very minor softening to the decoration. The feet on each have minor bruises so the pieces rock slightly when placed on a flat surface. There is some staining and cracking to the ivory insulators. The inscription reads 'The Gift of Wm Adams of Towcester Esq'r and his Sisters, to James Rosseter'.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Jul, 2021

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