Bonhams
Lot 104
A fine and early Pioneer motoring era specially commissioned leather-cased travelling tea-set for two persons by Walter Thornhill & Co. of 144 & 145 New Bond St. London, circa 1893,the brown honey leather case with leather handle and brass clamps to lid with impressed initials 'A.L.', opening to light grey suede-lined compartmentalised interior fitted with silver plated kettle, engraved 'A.L.', with black African hardwood handle, containing sugar bowl, with burner and folding tripod stand, with silver-plated tea-caddy, engraved A.L.', containing two stacked drinking beakers suede cushion pad, and tea infuser with suspension chain, with one large and two smaller heavy cut-glass drinks bottles with sterling silver lids by Hubert Thornhill, hallmarked London 1893, each also with engraved initials 'A.L.', and with two bone chine tea-cups housed in black leather stand, with bone china saucers and two silver-plated tea-spoons housed behind suede straps in the lid, several pieces bearing Thornhill maker's markings, the case with silver gilt maker's marks to front edge and incorporating high-quality Bramah lock with key, the case measuring 28 x 21 x 16cm, in seemingly good order throughout. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †◊†VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.â—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
