Lot 194
A late Victorian silver three piece bachelor tea service, plus a pair of silver plated sugar tongs.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian silver three piece bachelor tea service, comprising teapot of part fluted form having applied hardwood scroll capped handle and finial, plus matching milk jug and twin-handled sugar bowl, hallmarked John Hines, Birmingham 1899, height of teapot inclusive of handle measures 5 inches (12.75 cm). Together with a pair of silver plated sugar tongs having claw shaped terminals, length measures 4 2/8 inches (11 cm). (2).
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Purchasing information-
Overall fair condition displaying heavy tarnishing particularly to teapot. Wooden handle is loose and small dint to base of sugar bowl. Otherwise each displaying general light surface rubbing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Hallmarks clear and legible.