December Gallery Auction
Auction: Friday, December 12th | 10 a.m.; Preview: Sunday, December 7th | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday, December 11th | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, December 12th | 9 a.m. - end of auction. Michaan's Auctions info@michaans.com
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English Angler's Society Silver Teapot and Coin Silver Cup. Teapot with ebony handle and central knop button, inscribed to front with "PRESENTED TO Mr. & Mrs. Blunden as a mark of esteem by THE HOLLOWAY ANGLING SOCIETY Feb 8th 1899", surrounded by foliate and floral scrollwork design, and RR, crown, lion passant and cross marks. Marks to underside include Richard Richardson mark and 4651. Cup inscribed with "Charles Lawrence Sherman. Presented by H.A. Lawrence. Dec. 25, 1855." Marks to underside include several worn marks, "1" and "Pure Silver Coin".
{Approximate dimensions with handles: Teapot 5 7/8" H. x 11 1/8" W. x 4 3/4" D., the cup 2 7/8" H. x 3 3/4" W. x 2 9/16" D.} {Approximate weight in grams: 465, estimated without wood handle}.
Minor wear overall consistent with age and use. Includes scratches, a few pinhole scratches, tarnish, patina, polish residue. Teapot with shallow dent to uninscribed side, several minuscule dents to cover edge, loose knop. Cup with several minuscule dents.
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