A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver three piece tea service / set; part of our silver teaware collection

Description

The pieces of this impressive antique George IV sterling silver three piece tea service have an oval, rounded shaped form onto four regency style, bracket feet.

The lower portion of each piece is embellished with embossed fluted decoration incorporating a vacant scroll decorated cartouche to either side.

The teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are all ornamented with a gadroon decorated border.

Each piece is supported by four Regency style bracket feet embellished with applied floral and leaf decoration.

The teapot is fitted with a hallmarked flush hinged cover which reflects the high quality of this fine tea service.

The fluted decorated domed cover retains the original impressive sterling silver floral finial.

Each piece is fitted with a C scroll handle ornamented with acanthus leaf decorated thumbpiece.

The cream jug and sugar bowl both feature a gilt interior.

This fine George IV three piece tea service is displayed on the tray for illustrative purposes only - view the complete collection of trays and salvers available at AC Silver.

Condition

The pieces of this antique three piece tea service are a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition.

Full hallmarks are struck to the surface of each piece and part hallmarks are struck, as expected, to the cover and handle.

The majority of the hallmarks are all very clear although those struck to the teapot are slightly rubbed but remain legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this item.

Dimensions

Teapot

Height to top of handle 14.2cm/5.6"

Length of body 17.5cm/6.8"

Depth of body 13.2cm/5.2"

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 28.5cm/11.4"

Weight 19 troy ounces/ 591g

Cream Jug

Height to top of handle 9.7cm/3.8"

Depth of body 9.2cm/3.6"

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 15cm/5.9"

Weight 5 troy ounces/ 156g

Sugar Bowl

Height to top of handle 11cm/4.3"

Depth of body 12cm/4.75"

Length across handles 21cm/8.25"

Weight 10 troy ounces/ 311g

Total Weight

34 troy ounces/ 1058g

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