Lot Essay
A similar tea and coffee machine sold in these Rooms, October 18, 1995, lot 249.
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CIRCA 1800
Details
A GEORGE III SHEFFIELD-PLATED TEA AND COFFEE MACHINE**
Circa 1800
Comprising a hot water urn and two tea or coffee urns, resting on a platform raised on five ball feet, the hot water urn on swivel platform and with burner, each urn globular with bright-cut engraved band of foliage and baskets, with lion's mask ring handles, the spouts with ivory taps, the removable covers surmounted by a ball finial, apparently unmarked
25¼in. (64cm.) high overall
Circa 1800
Comprising a hot water urn and two tea or coffee urns, resting on a platform raised on five ball feet, the hot water urn on swivel platform and with burner, each urn globular with bright-cut engraved band of foliage and baskets, with lion's mask ring handles, the spouts with ivory taps, the removable covers surmounted by a ball finial, apparently unmarked
25¼in. (64cm.) high overall
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country