Four-piece George III/IV Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service

Description:

Four-piece George III/IV Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, London, 1815-25, maker's mark "W.E" probably for William Eley or William Ellerby, comprised of a coffeepot, teapot, creamer, and open sugar, each with a gadrooned rim and engraved oak leaf register to shoulder, raised on four ball feet, coffeepot ht. 9 in., approx. 70.1 troy oz., together with an associated Sheffield silver-plate tray with an engraved armorial to center, Matthew Boulton, maker, lg. 28 3/4 in.

N.B. A copy of the original receipt from Vardi, dated October 14, 1953, accompanies the lot.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Coffeepot with dent to domed lid so that finial is off kilter, and several dents to handle. Teapot with several dents to body, including a large one near handle. Repair to body seam by handle. Sugar with dent to body by one handle, and visible seam to body. Creamer with several dents and visible seam to body. Tray with seemingly intentional removal of silver to portions of armorial. All with age-typical usage wear and surface abrasions.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords