A very good antique Victorian Newcastle sterling silver afternoon tea presentation set; part of our silverware collection

Description

This four piece presentation English sterling silver afternoon tea set comprises of a butter knife, a caddy spoon, a sugar spoon and sugar tongs.

The set has bright cut engraved decoration in a matted diamond design to both the anterior and reverse faces of each piece.

There is a hexagonal cartouche with engraved initials to the handle of each piece.

There is stylised foliate engraved decoration to the upper face of the butter knife. the reverse face is plain.

This tea set is fitted to the original hinged leatherette, velvet and satin lined presentation box.

Condition

The set is a good gauge of silver, good quality and in good condition.

Full hallmarks to each piece are all clear.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these items.

Dimensions

Butter knife length 19.5cm/7.8"

Sugar spoon length 13.5cm/5.4"

Sugar tongs length 11.5cm/4.6"

Caddy spoon length 9cm/3.2"

Weight

4 troy ounces/125.2g