Antique George VI, Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set Art Deco

  

Antique George VI, Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set - Art Deco. This fine vintage George VI sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service/set consists of a coffee jug, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. The pieces of this tea and coffee service have a plain circular tapering form onto a circular spreading foot. The surface of each piece is plain and unembellished.

The upper portion of the coffee jug and teapot have impressive embossed concentric circular stepped decoration in the iconic Art Deco style. The teapot and coffee jug are fitted with hinged hallmarked covers, retaining the original iconic Art Deco style carved wood finials, securing to the interior with wing nuts.

The coffee jug and teapot are fitted with the original, fine and impressive angular wood handles featuring an iconic Art Deco style elevated thumbpiece and integrated raised panel to the handpiece. The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with scrolling sterling silver handles with bifurcating lower terminals.

The teapot is fitted with a plain swan necked spout embellished with stepped decoration to the lower portion in the Art Deco style. This vintage tea and coffee service is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition. The service has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. There is a small crack down one side of the each of the wooden finials, which does not affect the integrity of the pieces. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece are clear with some wear due to their location and in keeping with age. The part hallmarks to the interior of the covers are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these impressive examples of vintage teaware. Length from back of handle to tip of spout. Height to top of finial. Height to top of handle. Length from back of handle to tip of lip. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality service to our customers, always going above and beyond! See the tabs below to read more about our policies.

Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewellery and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. For more details see our About Us. FREE OF CHARGE to all customers - including national and international deliveries. The item "Antique George VI, Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Set Art Deco" is in sale since Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Teapots & Sets". The seller is "acsilver925" and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Composition: Solid Silver
2. Maker: Roberts & Dore
3. Product: Four Piece Tea Service
4. Age: 1850-1899
5. Date: 1947
6. SKU: W8948
7. Origin: Birmingham, England
8. Total Weight: 41.3 troy ounce/1285g
9. Period: Vintage
10. Monarch: George VI
11. Condition: Vintage / Excellent