Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2009

LOT 38

Lot 38

Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Service, John Tapley, London, 1840/41

Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Service, John Tapley, London, 1840/41
Lot 38 Details
Victorian Silver Tea and Coffee Service, John Tapley, London, 1840/41

comprising four pieces with a warming stand
height 9.8" — 24.8 cm.
84.9 oz. — 2640 grams

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

All pieces have dents around the body, some quite large; coffee pot cover is bent; some corrosion to gilding inside sugar basin; all well marked

LOT 38
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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