Silver, Coins & Medals 23/10/2017

Lot 4

A George III silver tea kettle on stand.

This item may have export restrictions for customers outside of the UK.

Description

Condition Report

A George III silver tea kettle on stand, the body of plain and tapering oval form with reeded rim above an engraved armorial to one side and having a hinged wicker mounted handle, the removable domed lid crest engraved with ivory finial, raised on an oval stand with four reeded supports terminating in paw feet, and a removable burner with twin hinged lids, both with repeated crest engraving. Hallmarked Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London 1790. Height inclusive of stand and handle upright measuring 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm), gross weight 56 ozt (1756 grams).

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Purchasing information

The lot is quite tarnished throughout and would benefit from a clean and polish. Some black stain patches to underside of kettle. Otherwise it appears in fairly good overall condition, displaying general surface wear, marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. A few minor surface dints and bumps. Hinges to handle are a little loose. Likely repair to one of the reeded supports of the stand, a repair line is visible and a small piece added to reverse. The burner displays heavier wear with splits around the rim join and very heavy tarnishing around the wick holders. Hinges of lids are also very loose. Full hallmarks located to underside of kettle, these are quite worn and date letter partly obscured. Clear and legible full hallmarks to burner and part hallmarks to stand. Lid with part hallmarks, legible but maker's mark partly worn. This item may have export issues, for customers outside of the EU, please note that it is the buyers responsibility to adhere to any import/export requirements.