Antique Scottish Silver Tea Set

19th century

Sold by The Silver Cabinet

Description

This is a wonderful example of a solid sterling silver tea set, dating from the reign of Queen Victoria.

All parts carry corresponding hallmarks for Edinburgh 1867 with the maker's mark of Mackay Cunningham & Co, who were only in partnership for 5 years. All pieces also have corresponding No 73 on base, indicating that they are an original set.

The silver is beautifully decorated. There are empty cartouches on both sides of each piece. The silver and internal gilding are in excellent condition, no dents or tears. There are surface scratches, but certainly no more than could be expected for items over 150 years old. The ivory insulators on the tea pot handle are covered for sale under certification numbered F3JM44QV.

Dimensions:

Teapot

Height: 18cm

Diameter of base 13.5cm

Width: 25cm.

Total Silver Weight for tea set: 1405g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1122702

Dealers Internal Reference

C790

Description

This is a wonderful example of a solid sterling silver tea set, dating from the reign of Queen Victoria.

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All parts carry corresponding hallmarks for Edinburgh 1867 with the maker's mark of Mackay Cunningham & Co, who were only in partnership for 5 years.

The Silver Cabinet

All pieces also have corresponding No 73 on base, indicating that they are an original set.

The silver is beautifully decorated. There are empty cartouches on both sides of each piece. The silver and internal gilding are in excellent condition, no dents or tears. There are surface scratches, but certainly no more than could be expected for items over 150 years old. The ivory insulators on the tea pot handle are covered for sale under certification numbered F3JM44QV.

Dimensions:

Teapot

Height: 18cm

Diameter of base 13.5cm

Width: 25cm.

Total Silver Weight for tea set: 1405g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.