Assembled Five Piece George III Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Description:

Assembled Five Piece George III Silver Tea and Coffee Service, London, 1793-1801, ovoid with reeding to base of bodies, vasiform finials, comprising coffeepot, 1796, maker likely Robert Salmon, ht. 10 1/2, teapot, 1800, Richard Cooke, maker, ht. 5 3/4, creamer and open sugar, 1801, maker's mark rubbed, and a tea caddy with two-part interior, 1793, Robert Salmon, maker, ht. 6 1/4 in., approx. 83 troy oz. total.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

teacaddy: lacking key. minor age wear. marks good.
coffeepot: maker's mark rubbed. minor surface wear and scratching. possibly replaced fruitwood handle.
teapot: repaired denting to one side. end of spout possibly trimmed a little.
creamer and sugar engraved with small crest. maker's mark rubbed. minor age wear and light surface nicks.
all possibly lacquered.

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