Twelve-piece Egyptian Revival Silver-plate and Cut Glass Surtout de Table Service

Description:

Twelve-piece Egyptian Revival Silver-plate and Cut Glass Surtout de Table Service, in the Victorian manner, plateau lacking hallmarks, remaining pieces marked for Roberts & Belk of Sheffield, comprised of a three-arm epergne ht. 20 1/2, a pair three-light candelabra ht. 19, pair of compotes ht. 10 1/4, and pair of vases ht. 19 3/8, each tri-form base with three recumbent camels on scrolled paw feet, glass elements unmarked, all on a five-piece rectangular mirror plateau with rounded ends and shell, scroll, and floral borders on paw feet, total approx. lg. 97 in.
Estimate $18,000-22,000

Mirror and glass elements in good condition with only minor abrasions, nicks. Some polish residue to elements, including possible polish residue between joint elements of candelabra (see images). A few very minor, unobtrusive areas of wear to plating and few minor bent elements to drip cups and candelabra arms.


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