Decorative Arts Auction

June 14, 2017

LOT 7

Lot 7

George III Silver Tea Service, Paul Storr, London, 1815/16

George III Silver Tea Service, Paul Storr, London, 1815/16
Lot 7 Details
George III Silver Tea Service, Paul Storr, London, 1815/16

comprising four pieces: teapot, hot water pot with stand, cream jug, sugar basin, with fluted lower bodies, moulded anthemion paneled bands and tongue and dart borders and double serpent scroll handles
water pot height 11.7" — 29.7 cm.
133.8 oz. — 4161 grams

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $21,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

Teapot slightly bent on its foot; hot water pot is missing the burner and the ivory handle is broken at both joins; very small dent at side of cream jug; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked, though marks on the teapot inside handle are worn - hot water pot and stand are the earlier date

LOT 7
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.