$1,000
Robert Hennel II (British, 1794-1868), circa 1828. A three piece sterling silver tea service comprising a squat teapot with floral finial, a twin handled open sugar bowl with vermeil interior and a handled creamer with vermeil interior. Each decorated in a vintage pattern with allover repousse design of scrolling vinery of ivy and grapes and having a monogrammed cartouche to a single side engraved with the initials 'EHT'. Each piece rests on four shell shaped feet and is hallmarked with sterling lion passant; London leopard's head, the date letter "N" for 1828, King George IV duty mark (used 1822-1833); and the maker's mark 'R.H' in a rectangle for Robert Hennell II. Approximate height of teapot 5.6", width 11.25" (handle to spout). Approximate height of sugar bowl 3.75", width 9.5" (handle to handle). Approximate height of creamer 3.8", width 6,4" (spout to handle). Overall weight 44.11 total troy ounces.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-26
