A George III silver three piece tea service by Joseph Angell...

Hammer

£550

A George III silver three piece tea service by Joseph Angell I, London 1815, comprising teapot, milk jug and sucrier, each of compressed circular form with half-reeded decoration and gadroon cast rims on four paw feet, the teapot with wooden c-scroll handle and later Victorian foliate finial to hinged cover, marks for Thomas Smily, 14.5cm high, gross weight 39.64ozt

More Information

Teapot: Please note that the knop is later, with hallmark for Thomas Smily, lion passant and Victoria monarch mark. The knop is secure, with some denting to the acorn, and general scratching and wear. The hinged lid opens smoothly, but does not sit completely flush. Slight gaps are left between the cover and teapot around the hinge. There are signs of damage and repair around the lip of the cover (see pictures for illustration). There are some small splits around the edge of the gadroon border. There is a moderate amount of denting and pitting around the body and spout, and general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use. some splitting around the opening of the spout. Feet show some denting, splitting, general wear and scratching. Moderate scratching and wear to the handle.

Sugar Bowl: Some signs of splitting and possible repair to the underside of the gadroon border (see pictures for illustration). There are some large dents to the piece, mostly concentrated to the sides/vacant cartouches. Gilt interior is heavily worn. There is general scratching and wear to the piece commensurate with age and use.

Milk Jug: Some signs of splitting to the underside of the gadroon border. There are some mid-sized dents to the piece, mostly concentrated to the sides/vacant cartouches. Gilt interior is heavily worn. There is general scratching and wear to the piece commensurate with age and use.