FOUR-PIECE VICTORIAN SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE,Robert Hennell III, London, 1863. Comprising coffee pot, teapot, creamer and sugar. Each pyriform, with finely chased diapered decoration allover; one side with E monogram within medallion, the reverse with armorial device - 68 oz., 8 dwt.; 8 1/2 in. high, coffee pot. Estimate $1,800-2,200
PROVENANCE: Estate of Hope N. Efron, Washington DC.
The set is in overall excellent condition - without splits or repairs. The coffee pot handle is loose at the insulators; small dent on the underside. The teapot handle needs to be reattached. The sugar and creamer are dent free.
