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Victorian Silver Strawberry Set, Silver Sugar Bowl, Sugar Tongs, Cream Jug
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Victorian Silver Strawberry Set, Silver Sugar Bowl, Sugar Tongs, Cream Jug

19th century
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A fine Victorian silver strawberry set, comprising of a sugar bowl, sugar tongs, and matching cream jug, dated to Sheffield 1888,weighing in at approx. 150g ( 5.3 ozt,) The bowl and jug measures 5cm in height each. The assay mark is for Sheffield and the makes mark JD /wd are for James Deakin & Sons

This item is in its original case ,an ideal gift or something for yourself this summer /Wimbledon season!

All in very good condition with obviously some signs minor usual of age/use as to be expected

The "JD/WD" mark on silver stands for James Deakin & Sons (or John & William Deakin), a prominent British silversmithing manufacturer based in Sheffield. The mark represents James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The Company: Founded in Sheffield in 1866 as James Deakin & Co., they entered their first "JD over WD" maker's mark at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1878. After other sons joined, it became James & William Deakin. Apologies for reflections in photos

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5cm (1.97")
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Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Silver Strawberry Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1213988
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A fine Victorian silver strawberry set, comprising of a sugar bowl, sugar tongs, and matching cream jug, dated to Sheffield 1888,weighing in at approx. 150g ( 5.3 ozt,) The bowl and jug measures 5cm in height each. The assay mark is for Sheffield and the makes mark JD /wd are for James Deakin & Sons
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This item is in its original case ,an ideal gift or something for yourself this summer /Wimbledon season!.
Country House Fine Art
fig 1. A Victorian silver strawberry set comprising a cream jug, sugar bowl, spoon, and tongs displayed inside a fitted black case lined with deep purple silk and velvet.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Strawberry Set, Silver Sugar Bowl, Sugar Tongs, Cream Jug

All in very good condition with obviously some signs minor usual of age/use as to be expected

The "JD/WD" mark on silver stands for James Deakin & Sons (or John & William Deakin), a prominent British silversmithing manufacturer based in Sheffield. The mark represents James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The Company: Founded in Sheffield in 1866 as James Deakin & Co., they entered their first "JD over WD" maker's mark at the Sheffield Assay Office in 1878. After other sons joined, it became James & William Deakin. Apologies for reflections in photos

Height
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Silver Strawberry Set to the Victorian era.

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SA1213988
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Archive I A Victorian silver strawberry set comprising a cream jug, sugar bowl, spoon, and tongs displayed inside a fitted black case lined with deep purple silk and velvet.

Victorian Silver Strawberry Set, Silver Sugar Bowl, Sugar Tongs, Cream Jug

Archive II A Victorian silver strawberry set comprising a cream jug, sugar bowl, spoon, and tongs displayed inside a fitted black case lined with deep purple silk and velvet. View II
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A Victorian silver strawberry set comprising a cream jug, sugar bowl, spoon, and tongs displayed inside a fitted black case lined with deep purple silk and velvet.
Victorian silver strawberry set, silver sugar bowl, sugar tongs, cream jug
Ref: SA1213988
A Victorian silver strawberry set comprising a cream jug, sugar bowl, spoon, and tongs displayed inside a fitted black case lined with deep purple silk and velvet.
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A Victorian silver strawberry set traditionally comprises a cream jug, sugar bowl, and accompanying serving utensils such as sugar tongs or a sugar spoon, presented within a fitted velvet-lined case. Popular in late 19th-century Britain, these sets were designed specifically for serving fresh berries and cream during afternoon tea or dessert courses.

These sets were primarily crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring hand-spun metalwork with cast handles. The accompanying presentation boxes were constructed from wood covered in leather or faux leather, lined with silk, velvet, or satin to protect the silver pieces.

Authentic British silver items bear official hallmark impressions indicating the makers mark, silver purity standard (such as the lion passant for sterling silver), assay office mark, and a date letter. Victorian items frequently feature the monarchs head duty mark used between 1838 and 1890.

A cased silver set can be displayed open on a dining room sideboard, drinks trolley, or console table to showcase the silk lining and polished metal. Alternatively, individual pieces like the cream jug and sugar bowl can be repurposed on a tray as decorative containers or serving pieces.

Silver pieces should be cleaned gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish while preserving natural patina in crevices. The plush fabric casing should be kept dry and dusted gently with a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleansers that could discolour the silk or velvet.
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