Decorative Arts & Design

November 2126, 2020
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LOT 48

Lot 48

English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Suckling Ltd., Birmingham and Chester, 1931

English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Suckling Ltd., Birmingham and Chester, 1931
Lot 48 Details
English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Suckling Ltd., Birmingham and Chester, 1931

coffee pot height 7.8 in — 19.7 cm
57.3 oz. — 1782 grams (gross)

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,440
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor dents to the coffee pot and cover hinge slightly strained; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked (the teapot assayed at Chester)

LOT 48
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  • 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.)

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