Assembled George III Four Piece Tea Service with Later Plated Tray

Description:

Assembled George III Four Piece Tea Service with Later Plated Tray, London, 1799, John Emes maker, comprising teapot, teapot stand, open sugar, and creamer, the teapot ovoid, with serpentine spout and fruitwood ear handle, engraved with band of twining ribbon, stand with matching engraving, the creamer and sugar ovoid, with molded rim similarly engraved with bands of twining ribbon and linework, all with heraldic device, the tray with reeded rim, lg. 24 5/8, pot ht. 6 1/2 in., (5 pieces total),approx. 34 troy oz.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

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