Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set London 1846 by William Hunter

19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set London 1846 by William Hunter

A stunning four piece tea set, English Hallmarked Sterling, London, dates 1846, by William Hunter, during the Victorian Period.

William Hunter was well-known for his high- quality craft and skill in silverware throughout the silversmith industry in London in the 19th century period.

This is a fine example of his work, It comprises of a tea pot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all featuring a unique design with chased floral decoration throughout, standing on acanthus detailed plinths.

A delightful English Hallmarked Sterling Tea Set, by William Hunter, it would make a unique gift to keep or give, for special celebrations.

Marked: English Hallmarked. Sterling. London. Maker: William Hunter. Dated 1846/1847.

Sugar Bowl Measures: 8 1/4 inches (21cm) wide. 5 1/4 inches (13.3cm) tall. 5 1/4 inches (13.3cm) in diameter.

Coffee Pot Measures: 10 inches (25.3cm) wide. 10 inches (25.3cm) tall. 5 inches (12.7cm) in diameter..

Cream Jug Measures: 6 3/4 inches (22.8cm) wide.5 1/4 inches (13.3cm) tall. 1/2 inches (11.5cm) in diameter.

Tea Pot Measures: 10 1/2 inches (27.3cm) wide. 6 3/4 inches (17.2cm) tall.41/2 inches (11.5cm) in diameter.

Excellent Condition. All four items are in excellent condition with no dings or dents and with no inscriptions or monograms.

Overall Weight: They weigh a total of 2365 grams / 76.04 troy ounces.

This is very heavy gauge and is the best of it's type. Sterling Silver Insulators

Physical Dimensions

Height

17.2cm (6.77")

Width

17.2cm (6.77")

Depth

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1120228

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set London 1846 by William Hunter

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A stunning four piece tea set, English Hallmarked Sterling, London, dates 1846, by William Hunter, during the Victorian Period.

Bushells Antiques

fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set London 1846 by William Hunter

William Hunter was well-known for his high- quality craft and skill in silverware throughout the silversmith industry in London in the 19th century period.

This is a fine example of his work, It comprises of a tea pot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all featuring a unique design with chased floral decoration throughout, standing on acanthus detailed plinths.