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AN AMERICAN STERLING MATCHED THREE PEICE TEA SET (3)
Comprising; a teapot of squat circular form, having ivory insulators to the handle, a twin handled sugar bowl and a milk jug, each with floral and foliate embossed decoration, gross combined weight 658 grams
| Estimate: | £260 - £320 |
| Hammer price: | £450 |
Footnotes:
This lot contains ivory and has been registered in
accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference L34A3Z32
Condition Report; the teapot is in fairly good condition, the sugar bowl has a large dent to one side, further dent to underside of foot, one or two small dents to the handles. The milk jug has a slight dent to the top rim, one or two small dents to the body, but hard to tell because of decoration, overall there is slight loss of definition to the floral decoration as a result of past cleaning.
Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.