South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 6 February 2012

Part 2 - Jewellery & Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 12 254
Lot 347
  • A George III four-piece silver tea service, John Emes, London, 1805


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 12 254
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

London, England
A George III four-piece silver tea service, John Emes, London, 1805 comprising: a teapot-and-stand, a milk jug and a two-handled sugar basin, each with bands of scrolls, flowerheads and leaves engraved in bright-cut decoration, the body engraved with a crest, the reverse with intials, the milk jug and sugar basin with harp-shaped handles and gilt interior, 1335g all in, the teapot 15,5cm high (4)

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