A William IV three-piece silver tea service by John Wakefiel...

Hammer

£950

A William IV three-piece silver tea service by John Wakefield, London 1832, comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each of compressed circular form with embossed floral decoration and cartouches to each side with monogrammed initials, teapot with hinged cover and cast floral knop, ivory insulators and leaf-capped handle, 17cm high, gross weight 48.81ozt (3)

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Teapot: Knop in good order. Cover opens smoothly and closes flush. There is some splitting and possible signs of solder repair to the handle where it meets the teapot body (pictured). Heavy scratching and wear to and around the ivory insulators. There are small to moderate dents to some of the highpoints of the decoration on the body and around the spout, and there are a couple of large dents to the sides amongst the embossed detailing (unable to photograph as they do not show up very well on camera). There is a patch of solder repair to one of the embossed flowers (pictured). Foot is in good order, no signs of splitting or repair. The piece shows general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.

Sucrier: Moderate amount of denting to the highpoints of the decoration, and some very small splits, but no major damage or repair. The piece does not sit completely flat on a level surface and does wobble slightly. Gilt interior shows moderate scratching, but is largely in tact. The piece shows general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.

Milk Jug: Some denting to the highpoints of the decoration and lower body, but no major damage or repair. Gilt interior shows moderate scratching but is largely in tact. The piece shows general scratching and wear commensurate with age and use.