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Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1887

$10,974.25per set
£7,975per set
€9,492.42per set
CA$15,309.63per set
A$15,531.07per set
CHF 8,867.42per set
MX$188,056.98per set
NOK 104,391.15per set
SEK 104,044.69per set
DKK 70,981.46per set

About the Item

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1887 by Atkin Brothers, this magnificent four-piece Victorian antique sterling silver tea set is of an elegant, shaped oval form. Each piece is superbly embellished with fine engraved decoration featuring scrolling foliage, floral sprays, and classical garlands, all centred by vacant oval cartouches. The design is further enhanced by a delicate bead border to the rims and bases, while the teapot and coffee pot are fitted with scrolling handles featuring insulators and hinged, fluted lids topped with decorative silver finials. The sugar bowl and milk jug both feature richly gilded interiors. The overall weight of the set is a substantial 62 troy ounces. The teapot measures 5.25”(13.5cm) tall by 10.5”(27cm) wide by 4.25”(11cm) deep, the coffee pot measures 9”(23cm) tall by 9”(23cm) wide by 4.25”(11cm) deep, the sugar bowl measures 4.25”(11cm) tall by 8”(20cm) wide by 3.75”(9.5cm) deep, and the milk jug measures 4”(10cm) tall by 5”(12.5cm) wide by 2.5”(6.5cm) deep.
  • Creator:
    Atkin Brothers (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1887
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L83981stDibs: LU4930249301452

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