I have numerous silver pieces from my mother's and grandmother's collection. What I have in this appraisal is just the Poole Silver company items. The silver tea set tray has Poole Old English EPC 5000 as do the two tea pots and the sugar bowl. The long tray has EPCA 3211 and the butter dish has Lancaster Rose 413 on it. The round tray has Poole 6015 and the bowl (setting on the tea set) has 502 6 Poole authentic reproduction.
I've moved these items several times and never display them.
This Lovely dark haird lady is dressed in a Velvet coat with mink trim, she is holding a glove in one hand and a fan in the other. Her dress looks velveteen and/or embossed with lace trim on the bossom. Very pervocative for the period. Some damage near the right corner, but never tried to take it out of the frame or take glass off.
The bench is in near flawless condition. There looks to be some paint rub marks on the ends of the arms, but that is very much the extent of any damage. The caning is in mint condition and very tight. The legs and arms have a bit of a flare to the outside. It is light but very sturdy. There is not a nail or a screw on the entire bench (wooden pegs are visible) and all the caning is woven through holes, with no apparent bracing beyond that. (I have to apologize, I have never been educated on antiques and am trying my best to be descriptive). It does not shake or wobble.
