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Impressive and Opulent Victorian Silver Service

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Silver Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Impressive and Opulent Victorian Silver Service
<Our item number 111923><B>Impressive and Opulent -- A Spectacular Victorian Silver Service.</B> Service comprised of a partial set, consisting of: coffee or chocolate pot, a teapot, a creamer and a sugar bowl, the latter two with gilt interiors. The items consummately crafted by the family of London silversmiths, surnamed Bernard, who flourished in the 19th century. Their pieces dated 1842-43, and 1861-62. Each piece finely sculpted with floral sprays and arabesques, the handles formed as delightful woodland sprites, nearly resembling the classic &#34;herm&#34; of the ancient Greeks. Items fully hallmarked, with piece numbers: 099, 100, 146, and 147. Added to this is a truly ornate hot water kettle and warming stand, made by &#34;AM,&#34; also London marks, and dating to 1878-79. On kettle, one cartouche engraved with heraldic emblem of coronet supporting winged globus cruciger. Rounding out lot,is a huge serving tray, silver plated, and initialed: LCA. This, and several others pieces re-initialed to L. & A. C in 1942. The Bernard-crafted pieces lightly used; the kettle and stand with more wear and polishing. Serving tray with typical use marks -- inspection suggested. Height of coffee pot: 12-1/4&#34;. Over 124 ounces of pure silver. Truly luxurious examples of the silversmith&#39;s art! Lot of 7 items. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;5,000-6,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 111923<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://64.60.141.195/photos/40jpegs/111923.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>