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MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1808
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A GEORGE III SILVER-GILT THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1808
Each piece compressed circular on circular gadrooned foot, the side applied with laurel frieze below egg-and-dart borders, with double serpent handles, the teapot with ivory handle and fluted finial, engraved with the Royal arms, each marked on foot, teapot further marked inside cover
The teapot, 5 1/3 in. (13.5 cm.) high
gross weight 76 oz. 13 dwt. (2,384 gr.)
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1808
Each piece compressed circular on circular gadrooned foot, the side applied with laurel frieze below egg-and-dart borders, with double serpent handles, the teapot with ivory handle and fluted finial, engraved with the Royal arms, each marked on foot, teapot further marked inside cover
The teapot, 5 1/3 in. (13.5 cm.) high
gross weight 76 oz. 13 dwt. (2,384 gr.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 14th March 1996.
Special notice
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.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
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