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A George III Silver Five-Piece Tea and Coffee Set, John Carter, London, 1772

No reserve

Auction Closed

October 16, 06:35 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 9,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

comprising a Teapot, Coffee Jug, Hot Water Urn, Creamer, and covered Sugar Bowl, vase-shaped on square bases on ball feet, engraved with contemporary arms in suspended shield, the hot water urn with iron rod, marked on bases and covers


82 oz 10 dwt gross excluding kettle

2569 g

Height of hot water urn 18 1/4 in.

46.5 cm

Christie's, New York, 20 October 1999, lot 273 (excluding teapot)

The arms are those of Ilbert of Bowningsleigh and Horswell House, co. Devon with Roope in pretense, for William Ilbert, High Sheriff 1768, and his wife Frances, daughter and sole heir of William Roope, whom he married in 1761. He died in 1785