15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2162
 

2162

A George VI Silver Teapot and Hot-Water Jug
by W. R. Humphreys and Co. Ltd., Sheffield, 1937

each piece tapering octagonal and on spreading base, each with angular ebonised handle and finial

the hot-water jug 20.2cm high, total gross weight 41oz 4dwt, 1,281gr

Sold for £550
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Each fully marked near handle and part marked inside cover. There is some minor wear to the marks, though each is still legible. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is a shallow dent to one side of the hot water jug.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Jan, 2022

Tennants’ Jewellery, Watches & Silver Sales bring together a wide a range of affordable period and modern jewellery, vintage and collectable watches, and silver from the 18th to 21st century.

 

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