Tea service (3) - .925 silver - sterling silver

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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A three-piece sterling silver tea service dating from around 1920–1930, total weight 693 g, comprising a teapot (382.7 g), a sugar bowl (170.6 g) and a milk jug (141.7 g), all in excellent condition with a very small dent to the milk jug, hallmarked Anchor, Lion and W for 1921 by Deakin & Frances in Birmingham, UK.

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3-PIECE 105-YEAR-OLD STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE
105-year-old 3-piece sterling silver tea service comprising a teapot 382.7 grams, a sugar bowl 170.6 grams, and a milk jug 141.7 grams. All in pristine condition except the milk jug, which has a very small dent on the side near the neck. Difficult to see in ordinary light but clearly marked in the photograph.
The service was crafted by England's foremost silversmith, Deakin & Frances Est. 1901 in Birmingham, U.K.. Hallmarked with Anchor, Lion sterling silver, and W for 1921.

Purchased at a 1970 estate auction in Durban, South Africa. Previous provenance unknown.
Only the 3-piece tea service is offered. The tray and other items are not for sale and are for display purposes only. The dimensions and weight for the submission process are the estimated size and weight of the box and contents for transportation.

3-PIECE 105-YEAR-OLD STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE
105-year-old 3-piece sterling silver tea service comprising a teapot 382.7 grams, a sugar bowl 170.6 grams, and a milk jug 141.7 grams. All in pristine condition except the milk jug, which has a very small dent on the side near the neck. Difficult to see in ordinary light but clearly marked in the photograph.
The service was crafted by England's foremost silversmith, Deakin & Frances Est. 1901 in Birmingham, U.K.. Hallmarked with Anchor, Lion sterling silver, and W for 1921.

Purchased at a 1970 estate auction in Durban, South Africa. Previous provenance unknown.
Only the 3-piece tea service is offered. The tray and other items are not for sale and are for display purposes only. The dimensions and weight for the submission process are the estimated size and weight of the box and contents for transportation.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
693 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Title additional information
sterling silver
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
38 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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