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MARK OF THOMAS MERITON, LONDON, 1798-99
Details
A GEORGE III SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE*
Mark of Thomas Meriton, London, 1798-99
Comprising a teapot and stand, cream jug, and sugar bowl, each of oval form, the teapot with straight spout, wood handle, and engraved hinged top, the sugar bowl and cream jug with angular handles, the oval stand on four pad feet, each engraved with a crest, teapot marked on base and cover, stand, and sugar bowl marked under base, cream jug marked on shoulder
The teapot 11½in. (29.2cm.) long; 44oz. (1381gr.) gross weight (4)
Mark of Thomas Meriton, London, 1798-99
Comprising a teapot and stand, cream jug, and sugar bowl, each of oval form, the teapot with straight spout, wood handle, and engraved hinged top, the sugar bowl and cream jug with angular handles, the oval stand on four pad feet, each engraved with a crest, teapot marked on base and cover, stand, and sugar bowl marked under base, cream jug marked on shoulder
The teapot 11½in. (29.2cm.) long; 44oz. (1381gr.) gross weight (4)
Provenance
Edward S. Whitney, Montclair, New Jersey, by gift 1936
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.