Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016
Lot 1306
λA matched three-piece George III silver tea set
Estimate £700 - £900 | Hammer £900
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Description
λA matched three-piece George III silver tea set,
the teapot by Benjamin Smith, London 1815, the cream and sugar by Benjamin Smith II and Benjamin Smith Junior, London 1816 and possibly 1817,
circular cape form, gadroon border, scroll handle with ivory insulators, flush hinged cover with a fluted finial, ribbon and reed and grapevine girdle, length of teapot 25.2cm, approx. weight 56.8oz. (3)
The crest is that of Sir Woodbine Parish, (1796-1882), K.C.H, diplomat, scientist and explorer.