AN AUSTRALIAN SILVER TEA SERVICE

MARKED HENDRIK FORSTER, 20TH CENTURY

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AN AUSTRALIAN SILVER TEA SERVICE
Marked Hendrik Forster, 20th Century
Comprising: teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, each rectangular block-form, the teapot with straight spout, with overhead wooden swing handle, with a turned wooden plug cover, the cream with angular spout and loop handle, each with gilt interior, in original fitted case.
The teapot 8¾in. (22.5cm.) high; gross weight 49oz. (3)

Lot Essay

Hendrik Forster is a contemporary Australian silversmith whose commissions have included works found in various Australian museums along with Australia's Royal Wedding Gift to Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

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