A George V silver teapot and hot water jug, S Blanckensee & ...

Hammer

£420

A George V silver teapot and hot water jug, S Blanckensee & Sons, Birmingham 1919-20, each of faceted baluster form on compressed ball feet with ebonised knops and handles, jug 24cm high, teapot 28cm long, gross weight 36.07ozt (2)

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There is a large dent to the corner of the hot water jug (see pictures for illustration). There are several other small dents peppered throughout the body, spout, feet and cover. Moderate scratching, wear and tear throughout. No signs of splitting or repair. Cover opens smoothly but owing to some misshaping around the lid it does not sit completely flush. Handle and knop show general scratching wear and tear but no major splits or losses.

The teapot shows some minor denting, general scratching and wear throughout. No signs of splitting or repair. Cover opens smoothly, but owing to some misshaping around the lid it does not sit flush. There is some loss to the scrolling detail on the handle, and some splitting to the knop. See pictures for illustration.