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ANTIQUE #SA1183496

1842 Victorian Four-piece Sterling Silver Tea And Coffee Set By William Hunter

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Sold by: Bushells Antiques

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...
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STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD