Andrew Cox Antiques is a privately owned antiques specialist based in East Anglia. Owned by Andrew, a quality-focused and customer-friendly antiques dealer with a keen eye for detail and a real passion for quality stock.
Truly wonderful five piece silver tea service, from the elegant Edwardian period. This fantastic set comprises of a matching full size teapot, coffee pot, spirit kettle - with stand and burner, sugar bowl and cream jug. The quality is evident, with the set being made by the renowned Walker & Hall, assayed at the Sheffield and collectable Chester offices. Each piece stands on four shaped legs, with paw feet and the handles and knops are of polished ebony. The bodies are beautiful in their form, with the most elegant, sinuous and undulating lines. It is unusual to find the matching, fully hallmarked spirit kettle with stand and burner included, elevating this set even further. An amazing five piece, of fantastic quality that would grace any table. As usable today, as the day it was made. Dimensions below.
Hallmarks:- Clear, matching and readable, with the Coffee pot having hallmarks for Chester. Part marks to all lids, the stand and burner.
Date:- Sheffield & Chester 1906, 1908 & 1912.
Maker:- Walker & Hall Ltd.
Teapot capacity :- 1 litre/ 1 3/4 pints approx.
measurements
Spirit Kettle:-
Width (back of handle to tip of spout):- 21.5cm
Depth:- 12.5cm
Height to top of handle:- 24cm
Height on burner stand 32cm
Weight:- 690 grams (including handle and knop)
Stand & Burner:-
Width:- 16.2cm
Depth:- 14.7cm
Height:- 8.7cm
Weight :- 326 grams
Teapot:-
Width (back of handle to tip of spout):- 28cm.
Depth:- 13cm
Height to top of knop:- 18.3cm
Weight:- 634 grams (including handle and knop)
Coffee Pot:-
Width (back of handle to tip of spout):- 20.5cm
Depth:- 10.5cm
Height to top of knop:- 22.4cm
Weight:- 584 grams (including handle and knop)
Sugar Bowl:-
Width (outside of handle to outside of handle):- 21cm
Depth:- 10.5cm
Height (to top of handles):- 13cm
Weight:- 307 grams
Milk Jug:-
Width (outside of handle to front of pouring lip):- 12.6cm
Depth:- 7cm
Height (to top of handle):- 13.5cm
Weight:- 201 grams
measurements
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the Gorgeous 5 Piece Edwardian Silver Tea Set (LA467708) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1906, 1908, 1912
declaration
condition
condition
Excellent, with no holes, dents or splits. There is a period patch of solder to the front top of the teapot. This is photographed and commensurate with age and use, please view the photographs.