Decorative Arts Auction

December 01, 2010

LOT 54

Lot 54

George III Silver Tea Service, George Ferris, Exeter, 1817

George III Silver Tea Service, George Ferris, Exeter, 1817
Lot 54 Details
George III Silver Tea Service, George Ferris, Exeter, 1817

comprising three pieces
height 6.8" — 17.3 cm.
29.1 oz. — 904 grams

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Handles on sugar basin have been pushed in at bases; erasures on sides are thin; marks are mainly okay and legible

LOT 54
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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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