A George III silver teapot stand, maker's mark indistinct, London, 1801

oval, reeded border, engraved with bright-cut ornament and two crests together with a George III silver mustard pot, Peter, Anne and William Bateman, London, 1805; a modern spoon, Gee & Holmes, Sheffield, 1942; and a Sheffield plate cream jug

Stand: small dent to surface, clear hallmarks, wood base Mustard pot: engraved with initials JMB, clear hallmarks, with blue glass liner, good condition. 11cm, 4 1/8 in wide Spoon: clear hallmarks Milk jug: one dent to foot rim but otherwise good condition. 17cm., 6 1/2 in
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