Lot 14
A Victorian three piece tea set with raised
Description
Condition Report
A Victorian three piece tea set with raised floral decoration to the bulbous bodies, eagle head spout and mask decoration to the base of the spout, acanthus leaf decoration to the rims, and all supported on pierced acanthus leaf bases. Sheffield 1886. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Weight 51.1ozt (1589gms).
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Purchasing information-
Much of the wear is in keeping upon the age and use of the tea service, with general scratches, marks and quite heavy tarnishing, there are some dints and pits over the surface of the silver. The teapot allows some sideways movement . The cartouche are currently vacant, but possibly have had an engraving removed, although the silver does not feel any thinner to this area. All hallmarks are clear and legible.