Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Four-piece Tea And Coffee Service London 1883

A Top quality antique Victorian hallmarked sterling silver four piece teaset comprising of a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and jug particularly nice as it has been kept it in such superb condition and is immaculate throughout. This superb quality set is Comprising a coffee pot, teapot, milk jug and a twin handled sugar bowl. Each of compressed circular form with quarter-fluted base and a flat-chased acanthus band. Each with an everted beaded rim. The pots (1883) with a curved spout opposite a reeded strap handle with acanthus junctions and insulators. The lid surmounted by fluted knop finials with a rocaille calyx, additionally decorated with a band of guilloche. Each engraved with aFamily Crest . Milk jug and sugar bowl with gilt interior. Coffee pot height – 18.5 cm / 7.25 inches Weight – 2030 grams / 65.27 Troy ounces. They have matching hallmarks for London 1883 with the silversmiths marks for Martin Hall & Sons who were known for their top quality silver. They have gorgeous decoration with matching armorial crests and the tea and coffee pot have lovely flower knobs on the lids. The insides of all the items are nice and clean – the jug and bowl retain the original gilding and the set is extremely presentable and perfectly usable today.

Creator: Martin Hall & Co. (Maker)

Dimensions: Height: 7.3 in (18.55 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)

Style: Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Sterling Silver

Place of Origin: United Kingdom

Period: 1880-1889

Date of Manufacture: 1880

Condition: Excellent