Charming Edwardian Novelty Miniature Silver Tea Set & Tray Saunders & Shepherd Antique

Name: Charming Edwardian Novelty Miniature Silver Tea Set & Tray Saunders & Shepherd Antique
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169289
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A fine quality miniature English silver four piece tea set comprising teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and tray. Possibly made for a very high end doll's house or as a novelty amusement to entertain friends on social evenings. Superb quality, the teapot cover is hinged and all three vessels are gilded inside. The tray is silver framed with a small disc of oak that clicks into place. All pieces fully hallmarked for 1905, makers Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, the tray assayed in Birmingham and the others in Chester.

The teapot measures 2.9cm (1 1/8") high, 4.5cm (1 3/4") spout to handle and 2.3cm (7/8") wide. The sugar and creamer are both 2cm (3/4") high and the tray is 7cm (2 3/4") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair, dings or other issues and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.9cm (1.14")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1169289

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1880

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine quality miniature English silver four piece tea set comprising teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and tray.

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Possibly made for a very high end doll's house or as a novelty amusement to entertain friends on social evenings.

The Fancy Fox

Superb quality, the teapot cover is hinged and all three vessels are gilded inside. The tray is silver framed with a small disc of oak that clicks into place. All pieces fully hallmarked for 1905, makers Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, the tray assayed in Birmingham and the others in Chester.

fig 1. Charming Edwardian Novelty Miniature Silver Tea Set & Tray Saunders & Shepherd Antique

The teapot measures 2.9cm (1 1/8") high, 4.5cm (1 3/4") spout to handle and 2.3cm (7/8") wide. The sugar and creamer are both 2cm (3/4") high and the tray is 7cm (2 3/4") wide.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair, dings or other issues and minimal handling wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.9cm (1.14")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref