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Thirteen (13) British Silver items, most sterling, including 1 Victorian bullet shaped bachelor’s teapot with repousse decoration to sides and lid, plus 1 matching miniature creamer, both hallmarked for London, 1893, other hallmarks rubbed; 1 helmet style creamer with punch decorated rim, possibly Hester Bateman (maker’s mark rubbed), additional hallmarks for London, 1786, monogram WE; 1 pr. Neoclassical sugar tongs with bright cut engraved decoration and shell molded grips, stamped RF with lion passant and George III duty mark; 1 berry spoon with oval handle and gilt bowl, with rubbed maker’s marks, possibly Joseph Hicks, engraved date 1782 and MS monogram to back of handle; 1 pair Neoclassical urn form salt and pepper shakers, marks attrib. Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Chester, in a Hall and Co. Manchester retailer’s silk lined case; 1 basket form salt cellar, marks for Hukin & Heath, London, 1866; 1 condiment spoon with hallmarks for 1793, London (maker’s mark obscured); 2 salt ladles hallmarked for Francis Higgins, London, 1895; and 1 King’s Pattern teaspoon, hallmarks for Peter Aiken, Glasgow, 1825. Also included is one Old Sheffield silver-plated salver or small tray with scalloped rim and rocaille feet, 7 1/2 in diameter. All items sterling except for the salver. Combined weighable sterling: 14.62 oz troy.
PROVENANCE: The collection of Mrs. Alexander McLeod, Nashville.
CONDITION: All items monogrammed except teapot and miniature creamer, salt and pepper shakers, and basket salt. Teapot has solder repair running around the entire circumference of the upper body. Worn marks on some pieces. Some wear to tip of berry spoon. Scattered small dents to salver. Wear to exterior of cased salt and pepper shaker set.