This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cafe au lait set consists of a coffee pot and hot milk jug.
These cafe au lait jugs have a plain octagonal tapering panelled form to a stepped collet style foot, all in the George I style.
The surface of each piece is plain and unembellished with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
Each piece is fitted with the original hallmarked domed panelled hinged cover surmounted by an impressive silver circular urn style finial.
The milk and coffee pots retain the original carved painted wood handles incorporating a plain scrolling thumbpiece and plain sterling silver sockets.
The coffee pot is fitted with an impressive panelled swan necked spout with a scrolling thumbpiece to the upper surface of the lip.
The underside of each piece bears the retailer"s mark "Mappin & Webb LTD".
Café au lait sets crafted in this classic English form are highly desirable.
ConditionThese antique Edwardian cafe au lait jugs are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The interior of the each piece has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece and part hallmarks to the surface of one cover and the rim of the other are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these impressive examples of Edwardian silverware.
DimensionsCoffee Pot
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 19.7cm/7.8"
Width 11cm/4.3"
Height 25.7cm/10.1"
Hot Milk Jug
Length from back of handle to tip of lip 17.1cm/6.7"
Width 11cm/4.3"
Height 25.7cm/10.1"
Total Weight41.2 troy ounces/1281g
Date: 1907
Origin: Sheffield, England
Maker: Mappin & Webb Ltd
