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MARK OF JOHN TAPLEY, LONDON, 1834-35
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A WILLIAM IV SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE**
Mark of John Tapley, London, 1834-35
Each of fluted baluster form, comprising a coffee pot, teapot, two handled sugar bowl and cream jug, each on leaf-clad scroll feet, with scroll spout and leaf-clad scroll handles, the coffee pot and teapot with ivory insulators, the sugar bowl and cream jug each engraved with a crest, the interiors gilt, the hinged domed covers of coffee pot and teapot surmounted by a corresponding heraldic seated dog finial, fully marked
The coffee pot 10in. (25.5cm.) high; 75oz. (2344gr.) gross weight (4)
Mark of John Tapley, London, 1834-35
Each of fluted baluster form, comprising a coffee pot, teapot, two handled sugar bowl and cream jug, each on leaf-clad scroll feet, with scroll spout and leaf-clad scroll handles, the coffee pot and teapot with ivory insulators, the sugar bowl and cream jug each engraved with a crest, the interiors gilt, the hinged domed covers of coffee pot and teapot surmounted by a corresponding heraldic seated dog finial, fully marked
The coffee pot 10in. (25.5cm.) high; 75oz. (2344gr.) gross weight (4)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.