Three-piece George III Silver Tea Set

Description:

Three-piece George III Silver Tea Set, London, 1803-04, Hannah Northcote, maker, ovoid, with beaded upper rim, short spouts, and angular handles, comprising a teapot with ivory lid finial and fruitwood ear handle, open sugar, and creamer, engraved with coat of arms verso, and crest recto, teapot ht. 4 3/8 in., approx. 34 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700

teapot: handle and/or lid finial likely later. Finial appears missing a small section. spots of solder at handle where joins sockets.
creamer showing very light compression of base of handle into body.
all with some age typical wear, including a few light, scattered dings, and wear to engraving.
marks OK.

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