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

Description

This impressive antique George IV sterling silver three piece tea service with matching teapot stand has a compressed circular melon shaped form.

The teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and teapot stand are embellished with chased wild rose, flower and leaf decoration.

The decoration incorporates a vacant shaped scroll decorated cartouche to one side of each piece.

The teapot is fitted with the original hallmarked subtly domed cover.

The cover retains the original carved ivory and sterling silver bun shaped finial.

The teapot is fitted with the original carved ivory handle.

The cream jug and the sugar bowl retain the original gilded interior.

This fine tea service has the benefit of being accompanied by the original hallmarked teapot stand.

The stand is fitted with a wooden base and green baize to the underside.

Condition

This antique tea service and stand are an exceptional gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent, presentation condition.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the cream jug and sugar bowl are rubbed but legible.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the teapot are rubbed, the service has been priced accordingly.

Part hallmarks struck to the cover are rubbed but legible.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.

Dimensions

Teapot

Height to top of finial 15.5cm/6.1"

Diameter 14.5cm/5.7"

Width from the back of handle to tip of spout 26.2cm/10.3"

Weight 21 troy ounces/ 653g

Cream Jug

Height to top of handle 8cm/3.1"

Diameter 10cm/3.9"

Width from back of handle to tip of lip 15.7cm/6.2"

Weight 7 troy ounces/ 218g

Sugar Bowl

Height 8.2cm/3.25"

Diameter 13.5cm/5.25"

Width across handles 17.7cm/7"

Weight 13 troy ounces/ 404g

Teapot Stand

Diameter 15.2cm/ 6"

No weight can be given as the stand is fitted with a wooden base.

Weight

41 troy ounces/ 1275g

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