New Orleans auction offers George III Sheffield plated tea machine

This George III Sheffield plated tea machine from c.1790 comprises a hot water urn with a domed cover and a telescoping finial with steam vent, as well as a pair of tea urns, all engraved with the Clan Colville crest and motto 'Oblier ne puis'.

It is to be offered in the three-day sale held by Neal Auction Company in New Orleans from Septemb…

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