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Lot 289 · Collections: Including The Peta Smyth Collection of Antique Textiles & Tapestries, Selected Items From The Collection of Lord & Lady Flight, and The Contents of Chequers' Attics

Mark of James Bell, Newcastle 1823

A George IV Silver Tea Pot

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Estimate
£200–£300 hammer ≈ $245–$367
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Collections: Including The Peta Smyth Collection of Antique Textiles & Tapestries, Selected Items From The Collection of Lord & Lady Flight, and The Contents of Chequers' Attics, London, Knightsbridge · 21 March 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-495706
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George IV Silver Tea Pot, Mark of James Bell, Newcastle 1823. Bonhams, 21 Mar 2023, lot 289. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-495706.

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From the same sale Collections: Including The Peta Smyth Collection of Antique Textiles & Tapestries, Selected Items From The Collection of Lord & Lady Flight, and The Contents of Chequers' Attics · Mar 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
Three Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester spill vases, circa 1815-20 £700–£1,000
Late 16th century, probably Oudenaarde A Flemish Tapestry Panel £2,000–£3,000
19th century, French A Red Silk Damask Coverlet £1,000–£1,500
19th century, probably Russian A Brocade Silk Panel £800–£1,200
19th century, French A Yellow Damask Silk Panel £400–£600
Early 18th century, possibly Portuguese A Pair Of Appliqué Pilaster Hangings £1,000–£1,500

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A George IV Silver Tea Pot by Charles Hougham, London 1788 $891 Bonhams, Jun 2014
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A George III Silver Coffee Pot John Robins, London 1805 Bonhams, May 2026
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