Lot 827 , A good George IV silver three piece tea set by John Edward Terry, gross 60.5 oz.
A good George IV silver three piece tea set by John Edward Terry, chased and embossed with chinoiserie decoration and finial, the bowl and jug with figural flying scroll handles, London, 1824, gross 60.5 oz.
Estimate £1,000-1,200
Sugar bowl seems to lean very slightly to one side when on a flat surface. Engraved armorial to one side. There is a dent to top of the bowl within the decoration. Slight rubbing to hallmarks.
Cream jug in good condition. Clear hallmarks.
The teapot handle is loose in situ. There is remnants of glue to the top of the handle near the ivory insulator. Teapot leans very slightly to one side when on a flat surface. Hallmarks clear.
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Sold for £1,800