Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 45 472
Lot 192
  • A Victorian four-piece silver 'Greek-Revival' tea set, Martin Hall & Co, London, 1875


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 45 472

About this Item

A Victorian four-piece silver 'Greek-Revival' tea set, Martin Hall & Co, London, 1875

comprising: a teapot, a coffee pot, a two-handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, urn-shaped, engraved with stylised scenes from Greek mythology, the rims with ovolo borders, raised on a stepped circular base, the hinged cover surmounted by a finial in the form of a Spartan helmet enclosed by a band of foliage, the sides applied with bifurcated and scroll handles, gilt interiors, 2295g all in, the coffee pot 28cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export.

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