ENGLISH STERLING TEA SET DANIEL PONTIFEX 1809 SELLING COLLECTION

A fine George III sterling tea service.

Selling our entire 40 year collection of 18th and 19th century British silver.

From Daniel Pontifex in 1809.

Period engraved lion in winged frame family crest.

Raised petal fluted oval with unique basket weave border work, for which Pontifex is well known.

Shell and petal rim.

Cover with original natural substance wafer and sterling cap finial.

Leaf framed shell and anthemion spout.

Original stained natural substance. Atop cast ball feet.

The sugar and cream jug original retain the gold interior

This 1809 English sterling basket weave teapot 10 inches set 52 1/2 standard ounces.

Hallmarked as shown.

In very fine condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. Stands firm on table. Mild surface wear and finial lacking support.

Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.