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Lot 258

Lot 258

A modern toy or miniature four piece silver tea service and twin-handled tray, etc.

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Lot 258

Lot Description

A modern toy or miniature four piece silver tea service of part fluted form, with a twin-handled toy or miniature silver tray, hallmarked R E Porter, Birmingham 1977, length of tray measures 5 7/8 inches (15 cm). Together with an Edwardian silver lidded cut-glass vanity jar, hallmarked Birmingham 1907, an early twentieth century novelty pin cushion modelled as a pig, appears unmarked, a modern silver embossed trinket dish, a silver miniature figure modelled as a horse galloping, a silver ingot, etc. Gross weighable silver 5.2 ozt (163.3 grams).




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Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

In varied state, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Loss of definition to the fluted decoration on the tea service. Minor nibbles to the glass on the vanity jar, the silver cover is dented in places, it has a vacant cartouche and some remnants of polish visible. The pin cushion is in poor condition, heavily worn to the cushion and body, the cushion in need of attention. Dents. Missing tail. Evidence of solder to the underside seam. Length measuring 5 cm, apparently unmarked, tests as silver. The button hook has a silver handle and base metal hook. The two golf ball dishes are marked E.P.N.S, the golf balls are discoloured with heavier area of scratches to the top of one. Majority of hallmarks clear and legible.

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