Lot Essay
William Smily (d. 1865) was manager of the silver manufactory A. B. Savory & Sons for ten years, beginning in 1855. He was succeeded by his son Samuel Smily.
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MARK OF WILLIAM SMILY, LONDON, 1863, RETAILED BY A.B. SAVORY & SONS
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A FOUR-PIECE VICTORIAN SILVER TEA-SERVICE
MARK OF WILLIAM SMILY, LONDON, 1863, RETAILED BY A.B. SAVORY & SONS
Chased decoration, with ivory insulators, marked underneath and inside the covers
the teapot 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high
including insulators: 61 oz. 13 dwt. (1917 gr.)
MARK OF WILLIAM SMILY, LONDON, 1863, RETAILED BY A.B. SAVORY & SONS
Chased decoration, with ivory insulators, marked underneath and inside the covers
the teapot 7 1/2 in. (19 cm.) high
including insulators: 61 oz. 13 dwt. (1917 gr.)
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