Victorian Antique James Dixon & Sons Silver Plated Four Piece Tea Set C1890
UK BUYERS ONLY PLEASE. The set comprises of. A large tea pot. A large hot water pot (this could be used as a coffee pot). A large sugar basin. All four pieces have the makers mark to the underneath with the trumpet symbol used from 1890 and EPBM (Electroplated Britannia Metal). The style of the gothic makers initials and trumpet symbol date this set between 1890 -1900. The set has been made to a very high standard with very elaborate decoration. The wide border decoration consists of flora and fauna wreaths and scrolls. The lower bowls of all pieces have raised ribbing. The spouts of the two pots have highly elaborate scrolling. The lids to both pots have pineapple finials with fan design hinges. The handles of the pots have elaborate acanthus leaf designs with stay cool handle inserts. This set remains fully functional and displays beautifully. Please study the photographs to appreciate the beautiful craftsmanship of this set. The set is in overall excellent condition with no loss of silver plate. The hinges to both pots work well with good tight fitting lids. The tea pot has a tiny ding to one side of the bowl which can be seen in photo 6. There are no splits or dents. The insides of all four items are clean. If you would like further photographs or have any questions please ask. Volume of tea pot – 1400ml. Volume of hot water pot – 1200ml. Volume of milk jug – 300ml. Volume of sugar basin – 600ml. Tea pot height – 22.5cm to tip of finial. Tea pot width from spout to edge of handle – 24.5cm. Hot water pot height – 27cm to tip of finial. Hot water pot width from spout to edge of handle – 17.5cm. Sugar basin height – 15cm. Sugar basin width – 16.8cm from handle to handle edge. Milk jug height – 13.5cm at he highest point of handle. Milk jug width – 12.8cm from spout to edge of handle. Any questions please ask.
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