Teeservice im Queen-Anne-Stil, Walter & John Barnard, London, England, 1892
Tea service in Queen Anne style, Walter & John Barnard, London, England, 1892
Sterling Silber; Gesamtgewicht: ca. 851 g; dreiteiliges Konvolut im Queen-Anne-Stil, bestehend aus: 1) Teekanne mit mittig angesetztem Ausguss, großem J-Henkel aus ebonisiertem Holz und abklappbarem Deckel mit korrespondierender rechteckiger Handhabe aus ebonisiertem Holz; Höhe: ca. 14,2 cm; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren an der Wandung (u. a. Kerben) und am Griff. 2) Rahmgießer mit J-Henkel und breitem Ausguss; Höhe: ca. 9,7 cm; Gebrauchsspuren besonders im Henkelinneren sowie oberflächliche Verfärbung. 3) Zuckerschale mit beidseitig angesetzten J-Henkeln; Höhe: ca. 10,2 cm; altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren sowie Oxidationsrückstände. Alle Teile gestempelt mit Lion Passant, Stadtmarke, Jahresbuchstabe sowie Meistermarke.
Sterling silver; total weight: approx. 851 g; three-piece ensemble in Queen Anne style, consisting of: 1) teapot with centrally attached spout, large J-handle made of ebonised wood and hinged lid with corresponding rectangular handle of ebonised wood; height: approx. 14.2 cm; age-related signs of wear on the wall (including nicks) and on the handle. 2) cream jug with J-handle and wide spout; height: approx. 9.7 cm; signs of use especially on the inside of the handle as well as superficial discolouration. 3) sugar bowl with double side-mounted J-handles; height: approx. 10.2 cm; age-related signs of wear as well as oxidation residues. All parts stamped with Lion Passant, town mark, date letter and maker’s mark.
Silver-plated, 90 gage; 10 lobster forks in two different designs with lobster motif: 6 pieces stamped with unidentified mark, gage number and the inscription “MARTIN”, length: ca. 18.4 cm; 4 pieces stamped with “ER”, “MEMA” as well as “18-8”, length: ca. 17.6 cm; age-related signs of wear, one fork bent; total weight: ca. 242 g.
Brass, silver-plated and tarnish-protected (Epbrass); total weight: ca. 228 g; three-piece cream set consisting of: 1) sugar bowl with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall; height: ca. 4.2 cm. 2) cream jug with compressed spherical, vertically gadrooned wall, wide flared spout and rim and high-set ear-shaped handle; height: ca. 6.8 cm. 3) serving tray of oval form with slightly flared, vertically gadrooned rim; dimensions: ca. 22.6 x 12.5 cm. All pieces with manufacturer’s paper label on the underside, tray additionally stamped; all pieces with age-related signs of wear.
Silver-plated; total weight (with packaging): ca. 108 g; eight originally packed, sealed espresso or mocha spoons of the “Malmaison” décor; length: ca. 10 cm.
Metal (brass?); vase (possibly incense burner without lid?) of classical bulbous form with short, outward-flaring neck on a pierced base; body with rich gold and enamel decoration; two main sides with scenic depictions as well as Asian and floral ornamentation; later decorative mount at the neck with two cherub heads and a floral frame around the opening; good condition with minor age-related signs of wear (occasional light gold abrasion); height: approx. 26 cm; weight: approx. 2.2 kg.