Highly ornate four-piece tea and coffee service, crafted from solid English sterling silver during the early Victorian period. This set features elaborate chased floral and foliate decoration, elegant shell-topped feet, and ornate handles.
Item Details
Period: Early Victorian (William IV style), circa 1842/1843.
Composition: Solid Sterling Silver (92.5% pure), confirmed by the presence of the Lion Passant standard mark.
Maker: Made by renowned London silversmith William Hunter (initials ''WH'').
Assay Office: Hallmarked in the London Assay Office.
Date: The date letter ''g'' confirms the specific assay year of 1842-1843.
Set Composition: A complete four-piece set including a large coffee pot, teapot, lidded sugar bowl, and cream jug.
Design Features: Features include intricate hand-chased decoration, shell/scroll-form feet, and decorative handles.
Approximate Dimensions & Weight:
Coffee Pot Including Spout & Handle: H: 24 x W: 24 x D: 15 cm
865 grams
...r>Tea Pot Including Handle & Spout: H: 16 x W: 26 x D: 156 cm
755 grams
Sugar Bowl Including Handles: H: 13 x W:21 x D: 14 cm
425 grams
Cream Jug Including Handle & Spout: H: 12.5 x W: 18 x D: 11 cm
310 grams
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All items will be reserved for you while we wait for payment.Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1183496
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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