A fine vintage George VI English sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service / set in the Art Deco style; part of our silver teaware collection Description
The pieces of this fine vintage George VI sterling silver four piece tea and coffee service have an octagonal plain panelled form onto a colet foot.
Each piece of this fine service is embellished with an applied decorated girdle.
The teapot and coffee pot are fitted with hinged hallmarked domed panelled covers surmounted by Bakelite Art Deco style finials.
The coffee pot and teapot feature angular bakelite handles in the Art Deco style .
The sugar bowl and cream jug are fitted with angular sterling silver handles in a similar design.
The service is accompanied by a matching pair of sterling silver sugar tongs.
This fine tea and coffee service is fitted to the original leatherette, satin and velvet lined presentation box.
This fine vintage tea and coffee service is displayed on a tray for illustrative purposes only - the tray (W4686 ) may be purchased separately from the AC Silver inventory if so desired.
Condition
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.
The box is in very good condition in keeping with age, one part of one catch is missing however, the box remains in very presentable condition.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece and part hallmarks struck to the covers of the coffee pot and teapot.
Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of these items.
Dimensions
Teapot
Height to top of finial 14.8cm/5.7"
Depth of body 11.7cm/4.6"
Width from back of handle to tip of spout 27.7cm/10.8"
Weight 22 troy ounces/ 684g
Coffee Pot
Height to top of finial 21.5cm/8.5"
Depth of body 11.2cm/4.4"
Width from back of handle to tip of spout 19.2cm/7.6"
Weight 23 troy ounces/ 715g
Cream Jug
Height to top of handle 10.3cm/4.1"
Depth of body 6.5cm/2.6"
Width from back of handle to lip 10.7cm/4.2"
Weight 5 troy ounces/ 156g
Sugar Bowl
Height to top of rim 8cm/3.1"
Depth of body 8cm/3.1"
Width across handles 15.7cm/6.2"
Weight 6 troy ounces/ 187g
Total Weight
56 troy ounces/ 1742g
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