Description George III Sheffield Plate Tea Machine , c. 1790, comprised of hot water urn flanked by pair of tea urns, all engraved with Clan Colville crest and motto "Oblier ne puis" (I cannot forget), hot water urn with domed cover and telescoping finial with steam vent, urn rotating on its base, fitted stand on ball feet, reeded detail throughout, urns and stand retain original tinned backs, h. 23 in., w. 16 1/2 in., d. 12 1/2 in . Provenance: Kentshire Galleries, New York. Note: The Sykes Gallery of Museums Sheffield houses a tea machine by Daniel Holy, Wilkinson & Co. from c. 1798.
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