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LOT 153

Lot 153

Victorian Irish Silver Tea Service, Robert Smith, Dublin, 1839

Victorian Irish Silver Tea Service, Robert Smith, Dublin, 1839
Lot 153 Details
Victorian Irish Silver Tea Service, Robert Smith, Dublin, 1839

comprising three pieces, engraved with armorials
teapot height 6.6 in — 16.8 cm
52.3 oz. — 1628 grams

Estimate $1,200-$1,600

Realised: $2,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

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Victorian Irish Silver Tea Service, Robert Smith, Dublin, 1839
  • Victorian Irish Silver Tea Service, Robert Smith, Dublin, 1839
Provenance:

David Weir Collection, Port Hope, Ont.

Note:

The crest and motto 'QUI VIT CONTENT TIENT ASSEZ' are those of Bradshaw

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with a crest and motto opposite the armorials; a few dents on the lower bodies and cartouches; possible minor loss to finial; otherwise in substantially good condition; well marked under the bases, on the teapot handle, inside the cover and on the finial

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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.