Lot 309 , A silver gilt four piece tea and coffee set,

A silver gilt four piece tea and coffee set, by E.H. Parkin & Co, hallmarked for Sheffield 1965, of melon shape, detailed with swag and acanthus leaves terminating in flowering finials to lids, each piece stands on four raised scroll and shell cast feet, together with a silver gilt plated two handed tea tray with engraved decoration. coffee pot height 24.9cm, gross weight 92oz/2862grams.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Tea Pot: Length 12"/309mm Diameter 7"/179mm Weight 33.5oz/951grms
Coffee Pot Height 10"/252mm Weight 35.2oz/998grms
Lidded Sugar Bowl: Width 7 1/2"/192mm Weight 19.6oz/556grms
Cream Jug: Length: 6 1/4"/155mm Weight 12.6oz/357grms

Total Weight of above four pieces 100.9ozs/2862grms

Two handled gilt plated carrying tray by the International Silver Company
SIZE: Length: 24 3/4"/626mm Width: 14/ 3/4"/376mm
There is a little under the gilding tarnishing on a couple of the handles to sugar bowl and cream jug and some slight wear to the gilding on the finials, otherwise in good condition. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £1,250