Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Description: Pages View All Products About Us Get In Touch Follow Us View Feedback Got A Question? - Get In Touch! Welcome To - AC Silver Unlimited Fantastic Feedback - Look at our reviews! Visit Store About Us Feedback Contact Us Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service - Antique Victorian (1876) Check Out Our Feedback An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver gilt three piece bachelor tea set/service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection Description This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt three piece bachelor tea set/service consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, with matching sugar tongs. Each piece of this silver tea set has a plain circular rounded form onto a spreading foot. The surface of each component is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved stylised floral and foliate designs, incorporating circular vacant cartouches. The upper portion of each piece is further ornamented with a band of engraved interlacing foliate ornamentation, incorporating simplified floral heads. The upper rim of each piece is encompassed with an applied ribbed border The bachelor teapot is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover surmounted with a ball style finial, in addition to ornamentation reflecting that of the body. This Victorian silver bullet style teapot is fitted with the original C shape handle, accented with a plain scrolling thumbpiece in addition to engraved decoration to the anterior of the handpiece. The impressive antique teapot has a swan necked spout enveloped with further simplified engraved motifs. The sparrow beak cream jug is fitted with a cast sterling silver C scroll handle with a scrolling lower terminal. This tea set is accompanied by the original hallmarked sugar tongs, ornamented with decoration reflecting that of the tea service. This exceptional service was crafted by the renowned London silversmith George William Adams of Chawner & Co. Condition This antique silver bachelor tea set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece and interior of the tongs, in addition to the part hallmarks to the interior of the teapot cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of Victorian silverware. Dimensions Teapot Length from back of handle to tip of spout 18.8cm/7.4" Width 10.1cm/4" Height 13.2cm/5.2" Sugar Bowl Width 10.5cm/4.1" Height 6cm/2.4" Cream Jug Length from back of handle to tip of lip 8cm/3.1" Width 5cm/2" Height 9.7cm/3.8" Sugar Tongs Length 12.1cm/4.8" Total Weight 21.2 troy ounces/659g Date: 1876 Origin: London, England Maker: Chawner & Co (George William Adams) Contact Seller View Feedback Jewelry Collection Silverware Collection Rings Collection About Us Andrew Campbell founder and owner of AC Silver has been dealing in antique diamond & gemstone jewelry and antique sterling silver since 1977. In addition to his high quality Newcastle-based shop, Andrew has developed what is now an established and internationally recognised online store. Delivery Information We offer free domestic delivery on all items. Smaller items such as games and accessories are shipped with Royal Mail and can be expected within 1-3 working days in most cases. Larger items such as consoles are shipped with a courier via next day delivery (UPS/DPD). All orders placed before 2pm GMT are dispatched the same day. Returns Policy If your item is no longer required, then you can return it to us for a full refund. Please note that the item must be returned in the same condition as it was received, with new/sealed items remaining sealed if applicable. If you require any further assistance regarding your return, then feel free to get in touch via the eBay messaging system. If an item has been sized or altered prior to dispatch, an exchange or credit note will be offered. Contact Us If you have any questions at all please just contact us via eBay's e-mail system. You can also or use the Business seller information contact details at the bottom of every listing. Fully Insured Shipping Free national & International Established since 1977 Internationally Recognised 30 Day Returns Policy For Guaranteed Satisfaction Links Home About Us View Feedback Contact Us Company Info Company Name: AC Silver Unlimited Based In United Kingdom ebay member since 06th Jan 2003 Designed By Jarilo Design

Price: 3044.75 USD

Location: Newcastle on Tyne

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