Lot 130
An early Victorian Irish silver twin-handled sugar basin and matching cream jug.
Description
Condition Report
An early Victorian Irish silver twin-handled sugar basin and matching cream jug, each of lobed, bellied form with shell and scroll rim above engraved monograms to one side, having foliate mounted handles and raised on similarly decorated scrolled feet. Hallmarked Robert W Smith, Dublin 1843/44. Maximum length of sugar bowl measures 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm), maximum height of cream jug measures 5 7/8 inches (15 cm), weight 23.78 ozt (739.6 grams).
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Purchasing information-
Both pieces display general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with their age and use. Heavy tarnishing is visible and both would benefit from a clean and polish. Some surface dints and bumps. Also a couple of knocks to the feet, mainly on the cream jug so that it now wobbles a little. The hallmarks are clear and legible.
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