Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics
Live Auction, 11 October 2010
Session One
Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
About this Item
Sheffield, England and Glasgow, Scotland
An associated five-piece silver tea service, Henry Wigfull and David & George Edward, Sheffield and Glasgow, 1899
comprising: a teapot, hot water jug, milk jug, sugar bowl and a two-handled presentation tray, each with an oval shaped cartouche enclosing a crest, embossed with a band of zodiac motifs between floral and diaper borders, the tray engraved with the inscription "Presented to Allan T.Watson Esquire of Belmont, Members of the Rhins of Galloway cattle insurance Co. in acknowledgement of his valuable services in winding up the affairs of the Co, March, 1900.", 5055g, the tray 62cm wide over handles, in a fitted oak case stamped with retailer's label, George Edward & Sons, 92 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
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