Lot 825 , A Victorian silver three piece silver tea set, William Smily, London, 1856 and a pair of earlier silver sugar tongs, gross weight 40 oz.

A Victorian silver three piece silver tea set, William Smily, London, 1856 and a pair of earlier silver sugar tongs, gross weight 40 oz.

£300-500

Condition:
Teapot- Numerous small dents and dings to the upper and lower sections of the body including two very large dents on both sides of the girdle. Several small dents to the lid . Engraved monogram over a possible erasure? Hallmarks on base clear. Sugar bowl- Four dents to the body, including two quite large. Engraved monogram. Hallmarks clear. Cream jug- Four large dents around the girdle. Engraved monogram. Hallmarks clear. Tongs have engraved monogram. Interior gilding to cream and sugar now very worn.

Sold for £650