Drinking service - Silver - Elkington & Co services
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A high‑quality 4‑piece silver (sterling 925) tea and coffee service by Elkington & Co Ltd of Birmingham in Queen Anne style, including coffee pot, teapot, sugar pot, milk jug, and an accompanying engraved tray (not in sterling), total weight 1265 g for the set excluding the tray, in good used condition with light signs of aging.
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A very high-quality and elegant 4-piece sterling silver (sterling 925) tea and coffee service from the renowned English court supplier Elkington & Co Ltd. of Birmingham. The service is executed in a classic Queen Anne style:
- Coffee pot / tall pot (equipped with a wooden handle and a wooden lid knop)
- Teapot (equipped with a wooden handle and a wooden lid knop)
- Sugar pot (with two ornate silver handles)
- Milk jug
- Including a matching mirror/ajour-engraved service tray (not sterling silver)
The service is in a nice, used condition with light signs of aging that suit its age. The lid closures work properly and the wooden handles are firmly attached.
Total weight of the 4-piece set without the tray (including original wooden handles) = 1265 grams
Provenance / Origin:
This dinnerware is an authentic family heirloom from the possession of the noble Russell-Testa family. The set has been carefully preserved and remains in a beautiful authentic condition even after a century.
A very high-quality and elegant 4-piece sterling silver (sterling 925) tea and coffee service from the renowned English court supplier Elkington & Co Ltd. of Birmingham. The service is executed in a classic Queen Anne style:
- Coffee pot / tall pot (equipped with a wooden handle and a wooden lid knop)
- Teapot (equipped with a wooden handle and a wooden lid knop)
- Sugar pot (with two ornate silver handles)
- Milk jug
- Including a matching mirror/ajour-engraved service tray (not sterling silver)
The service is in a nice, used condition with light signs of aging that suit its age. The lid closures work properly and the wooden handles are firmly attached.
Total weight of the 4-piece set without the tray (including original wooden handles) = 1265 grams
Provenance / Origin:
This dinnerware is an authentic family heirloom from the possession of the noble Russell-Testa family. The set has been carefully preserved and remains in a beautiful authentic condition even after a century.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Birmingham
Title additional information
Elkington & Co services
Material
Silver
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
46 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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