Decorative Arts & Design

September 2530, 2021
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LOT 228

Lot 228

English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1911-21

English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1911-21
Lot 228 Details
English Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1911-21

comprising six pieces
kettle on stand height 12 in — 30.5 cm
115.1 oz. — 3581 grams

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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CONDITION DETAILS

All but the cream jug engraved with initial M, the kettle also with 'September 21, 1974', and a sugar basin also with a monogram; a few minor dents mainly associated with possible erasures, notably on the teapot; otherwise substantially in good condition; all well marked

LOT 228
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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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