A fine antique George V English sterling silver three piece Art Deco style tea service / set; part of our silver teaware collection

Description

The pieces of this fine antique George V sterling silver three piece tea service have a rounded circular form onto a colet foot.

Each piece is embellished with a broad band of Art Deco style engraved decoration.

The teapot is fitted with a hinged lid, also embellished with Art Deco style engraved decoration.

The teapot cover is ornamented with a stylised silver bud finial.

The teapot is fitted with an angular, carved Art Deco style wood handle and a simple engraved decorated spout.

The cream jug and sugar bowl are fitted with reed and ball decorated handles.

This fine antique three piece tea service is displayed on the tray from illustrative purposes only - view the complete collection of trays and salvers available at AC Silver.

Condition

This George V tea service is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent and presentation condition.

The engraved decoration is very crisp.

Full hallmarks stuck to the underside of each piece are all very clear.

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

Dimensions

Teapot:

Height to top of finial 11cm/4.3"

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 26.5cm/10.4"

Diameter 15cm/5.85"

Cream Jug:

Height to top of handle 7.5cm/2.9"

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 13.6cm/5.3"

Diameter 8cm/3.1"

Sugar Bowl:

Height to top of handles 7.5cm/2.9"

Length across handles 16.5cm/6.5"

Diameter 10cm/4"

Weight

Teapot 22 troy ounces/684g

Cream Jug 3.5 troy ounces/109g

Sugar Bowl 5.5 troy ounces/171g

Total Weight 31 troy ounces/9642g

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