Lot 15
A Victorian four piece tea set with raised floral
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Condition Report
A Victorian four piece tea set with raised floral decoration to the bulbous bodies, eagle head spout and mask decoration to the base of the spouts, acanthus leaf decoration to the rims, and all supported on pierced acanthus leaf bases. Hot water jug - London 1870, teapot - London 1875, sugar basin - London 1872, and milk jug - Sheffield 1877. Maker Martin Hall & Co. Weight 74.3ozt (2309gms).
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Please note this is a composite service and the milk jug is of a slightly different style. Overall in good condition, much of the wear is in keeping with the age and use, with general scratches and marks, three parts are heavily tarnished. The cartouche all show evidence of having engravings removed, apart from the cream which has a monogram engraving. The gilt to the interior of the sugar and cream is still relatively bright with some wear and discolouration.The hallmarks are clear and legible.
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