Each piece fully marked underneath. The teapot further part marked inside cover, on finial and handle. The marks are generally clear. Further marked near rim or on foot with French import/tax mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some bruising overall. The cartouches have perhaps been erased. The cream-jug and sugar-bowl each with pale engraving inside. There is some cracking and staining to the ivory handles. The cream-jug rocks slightly when placed on a flat surface.

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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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