Victorian Solid Silver Three-Piece Tea Set by John Walton, Newcastle – 1842
A fine and elegant Victorian solid silver three-piece tea service, hallmarked Newcastle, 1842, by the esteemed silversmith John Walton.
This beautifully engraved set comprises a teapot, sugar bowl, and cream jug, each of oval bombe form with floral and scroll decoration, cast handles, and raised beaded borders. The teapot features a domed hinged lid with an ornate floral finial.
Each piece is finely engraved and hand-crafted to exceptional standard, reflecting the superior silverwork associated with Newcastle silversmiths of the early Victorian era.
Maker: John Walton
Assay Office: Newcastle
Date: 1842 (Victorian Period)
Material: Sterling Silver (925)
Decoration: Hand-engraved foliate and scroll design
Approximate Dimensions & Weights:
Teapot (with handle): 30 × 15 × 17 cm — 690 g
Sugar Bowl (with handles): 21 × 13 × 11.5 cm — 250 g
Milk Jug (with handle): 15 × 9 × 10.5 cm —
...270 g
A superb and well-balanced Victorian silver tea set, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of John Walton of Newcastle, one of the leading provincial silversmiths of the 19th century.
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All items will be reserved for you while we wait for payment.Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1183736
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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