This exceptional antique European silver tea and coffee set consists of a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and slop bowl.
Each piece of this five piece service has an oval oil can shaped form, apart from the slop bowl which has a circular rounded form.
The surface of each piece is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved interlacing bands accented with a narrow zig zag border and wriggle work ornamentation.
The teapot and coffee pot are fitted with plain flush hinged hallmarked covers surmounted with the original carved painted wood and silver topped finials; the flush hinges indicates the high quality of the service.
The cover of each piece is encompassed with an identical border to that of the body, continuing to the upper plateau and across the hinge.
The teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original carved wood C shaped handles accented with plain scrolling thumbpieces.
The coffee pot and teapot are fitted with impressive plain tapering spouts.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of each base include:
Maker"s mark: A. Collet
Silver quality/purity mark: 0,800 (800/1000)
Registration number: 3155
ConditionThis European silver tea and coffee set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The bright cut engraved decoration is all very crisp.
The interior of each piece has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these examples of antique teaware.
DimensionsCoffee Pot
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 22cm/8.7"
Width of body 7.7cm/3"
Height 15cm/5.9"
Teapot
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 26.8cm/10.6"
Width of body 9.7cm/3.8"
Height 10.9cm/4.3"
Cream Jug
Length from back of handle to tip of lip 13cm/5.1"
Width of body 6cm/2.4"
Height 5.7cm/2.2"
Sugar Bowl
Length across handles 18.2cm/7.2"
Width of body 7.4cm/2.9"
Height 7cm/2.8"
Slop Bowl
Diameter 11.6cm/4.6"
Height 5.7cm/2.2"
Total Weight42.9 troy ounces/1334g
Date: Circa 1900
Origin: Europe
Maker: A. Collet