184 - A three-piece George IV sterling silver tea service, London, 1823

A three-piece George IV sterling silver tea service, London, 1823 Comprising a teapot (809g, 15.40 cm height), sugar basin (396g, 11 cm height) and cream jug (270g, 9.70 cm height), each of compressed circular form and richly chased and repoussé with floral and foliate decoration, the teapot with hinged cover and floral finial, the sugar basin and cream jug with gilt interiors and ornate scrolling handles. Teapot hallmarked with the lion passant, London and maker’s mark JH. Cream jug hallmarked with the lion passant, London, 1823, maker’s mark JH. Sugar basin without hallmarks. Gross weight of the lot: 1475g Accompanied by a copy of the certificate from Knight Gioielliere, Naples, attributing the maker to J. Hobbs.