19th Sep, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2080
 

2080

A Four-Piece Edward VIII and George VI Silver Tea-Service, by Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham, 1936

A Four-Piece Edward VIII and George VI Silver Tea-Service, by Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham, 1936 and 1937, each piece tapering and with foliage engraved corners, on four scroll feet, comprising: a teapot; a hot-water pot, each with ebonised handle; a cream-jug and a sugar-bowl; Together With: a pair of sugar-tongs and a silver plate tray, oblong and with scroll handles, the tray 53cm long, gross weight of silver 58oz 3dwt (6)

Sold for £800
Estimated at £700 - £1,000


 

. Each piece marked near handle. The teapot and hot-water jug each further marked inside cover. There is some minor wear to the marks. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some minor pin dents. The sugar-tongs are marked for David Landsborough Fullerton, London, 1931. The silver plate tray is marked for Frank Cobb and Co Ltd. There are surfaces scratches and wear, consistent with age and use.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 19th Sep, 2020

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