Lot 565 , A George IV Irish silver melon shaped three piece tea set by Edward Crofton, gross 55 oz.

A George IV Irish silver melon shaped three piece tea set by Edward Crofton, with foliate borders and flying scroll handles, on scroll feet, Dublin, 1828, gross 55 oz.
Estimate £600-800

Teapot- Tired crest to the side of the main body. Therer are five small dings/dents around the main body. Some wear to the raised part of the decoration on the top, otherwise in good order. Marks clear. No visible mark to finial.
Sugar bowl- There are quite a few dents and small dings around the main body in general. Slightly tired crest. There is a visible surface split to the silver on the underside of one of the feet. Slight wobble when on a flat surface. Overall condition is otherwise good. Marks clear.
Milk jug- Several dents and dings including a coupl of larger ones around the main body in general. Slightly tired crest. Overall condition is otherwise good. Marks clear.


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Sold for £800