Silver, Glass & Ceramics

March 18, 2008

LOT 19

Lot 19

Late Victorian Silver Tea Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1898-99

Late Victorian Silver Tea Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1898-99
Lot 19 Details
Late Victorian Silver Tea Service, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1898-99

comprising four pieces
height 7.2" — 18.4 cm.
73.7 oz. — 2292 grams

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Comprising tea pot, hot water jug, creamer and open sugar; loss to one ivory spacer on teapot and lid strained; otherwise in good condition; good marks; monogrammed

LOT 19
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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.