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A Victorian silver gilt bachelor's tea set comprising teapot, sugar basin with tongs and matching creamer in the Gothic Revival manner, Chawner & Co., (George William Adams), London 1876

embossed and chased in low relief throughout, hallmarked to all elements, teapot thrice marked, retailer mark for Frank Flower, Silversmith, Piccadilly, London
creamer 9cm high, sugar basin 8.5cm high, 9.5cm diameter
teapot 15cm high, 17cm wide, 10cm deep
880gms silver weight

PROVENANCE
Acquired J.H. Bourdon-Smith, St James's London, February 2000
Collection of the Honourable Justice John Batt AM

  • Condition: The decoration to this suite is in good condition throughout and all the elements are in sound condition. Please note that the teapot has been used resulting in rubbing of the gilding to this piece, and tea staining to the interior and spout. The teapot is in otherwise good condition.

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