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Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Each piece and every surface has been finely hand-chased and stippled, the cast handles present sumptuous Rococo asymmetric scrolls and the spout/feet completes the splendour with figural masks.
In addition to its opulence, the tea set also remains practical and in great condition with no leaks and gilding to the interiors of the sugar bowl and milk pitcher. This not only allows for a wonderful gold contrast but prevents the contents inside from tarnishing the silver.
Upon closer inspection, one can truly appreciate the craftsmanship of the silversmith and 'chaser' as the overall geometry and detail on this set are superb and the idea of contrasting the intricate roses with a stippled background further demonstrates the excellence in artistry.
This tea set would most certainly grace a wonderful antique table amongst other silverware or also as a stand-alone piece for a luxurious afternoon tea experience. Furthermore, even in modern interiors and settings, one may be pleasantly surprised to see that these classical and timeless styles contrast & accentuate modern designs quite delightfully and, with some creativity, can be suitable in such settings.
A full set of English hallmarks are present on the base of each piece.
Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the 3-piece tea set only.
SIZE
Teapot Size (mm) L:26.5cm W:16.5cm H:20.5cm
Teapot Size (inches) L:10.4 W:6.49 H:8.07
Sugar Bowl Size (Handle to Handle) W:21cm H:12.5cm
Sugar Bowl Size (inches) W:8.26 H:4.92
Milk Jug Size H:12cm W:9cm
Milk Jug Size (inches) H:4.72 W:3.54
Total Weight - 1738 grams / 55.87oz t
CONDITION
Great Condition - The set is in great antique condition, with no major damage or issues. Some possible signs of previous cartouche erasure (as shown in the last image) on the sugar bowl, however, in very good order overall especially considering its age.
Please note: the original ivory insulators on the teapot handle have been replaced with synthetics at some point.
We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.
Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.
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Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique Victorian Solid Silver 3 Piece Tea Set/service with Fabulous 'Louis' Style Chasing and Figural Masks - Barnard 1857
