Lot 538 , An Edwardian 18th century style four piece silver tea and coffee service by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, London, 1904, gross 55 oz.

An Edwardian 18th century style four piece silver tea and coffee service by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, London, 1904, and a pair of plated sugar tongs, gross 55 oz.
Estimate £400-600

All pieces are engraved with a capital R. Teapot is also engraved on the other side which reads presented to Major and Mrs. R. F. Rankin on the occasion of there leaving Gibraltar by a few of their friends as a mark of their esteem and affection, Gibraltar, March, 1905
The teapot has been pressed down on one side leaving it wonky on its foot. It has two notable dents as well as a few minor dings and a small gouge to the footrim. Coffee pot has several dents in two areas. Sugar bowl also has a noticeable dent to one of the panels.
The cream jug also has a few small dents. Tongs are plated and engraved with a capital B, all five pieces have light surface scratches and very slight rubbing to the marks


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Sold for £500