AN EASTERN WHITE METAL THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE

AN EASTERN WHITE METAL THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, late 19th century, unmarked, of globular form, all over chased with scrolling foliage enclosing a shield panel engraved "M", raised upon four plain outcurved feet, the teapot engraved to the base "Mrs. R. Maxwell, A Momento from the Aden Staff on her leaving the Station, 4th June 1898", 7 3/4" wide, 33ozs 11dwts total (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)