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Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

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LOT 235

Lot 235

Victorian Silver Tea Kettle on Lampstand, John S. Hunt, London, 1850

Victorian Silver Tea Kettle on Lampstand, John S. Hunt, London, 1850
Lot 235 Details
Victorian Silver Tea Kettle on Lampstand, John S. Hunt, London, 1850

chased with scale-ground flowering foliage and scrollwork below a floral finial and scroll handle, the stand cast with shells, foliate scrolls and floral garlands on three scroll supports and shell feet
100.5 oz. — 3127 grams
stamped HUNT & ROSKELL / LATE / STORR MORTIMER & HUNT / 4921

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $4,320
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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CONDITION DETAILS

Ivory insulators on handle are broken and need replacing; one keeper pin missing, the other detached; the burner wick is a puzzle - may be cross-threaded and possibly not original to the font; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked

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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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