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Dublin - A George III harlequin three-piece tea set of substantial size,
the teapot, of rectangular form with concave corners decorated with bright cut engraving around two applied vacant shield shaped cartouches, the flush fitting hinged cover similarly decorated, topped with a rectangular shaped finial, simple scroll capped handle with cream-coloured insulators, unhallmarked but stamped 'STERLING' to the underside, raised on four scroll and paw feet, the sugar bowl to match, very rubbed hallmarks dated 1819, the milk jug en suite, also with very rubbed hallmarks possibly dated 1806, 44.3ozt gross (3)

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