1871-1879 Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set - Set of 4

Description

Classic high-quality silver-plated tea and coffee set (Hard Metal), the oval-shaped pieces are embellished with elegant and elaborate engravings that … more Classic high-quality silver-plated tea and coffee set (Hard Metal), the oval-shaped pieces are embellished with elegant and elaborate engravings that frame the initials "M-G",
the finials of the teapot and coffeepot are in polished bone, the marks printed on all the objects belong to the George Shadford Lee & Henry Wigfull company founded in Sheffield in 1871, the production date is between 1871 and 1879 (see page 87 of "Sheffield & Birmingham Victorian Electroplaters Book of Marks" by Andrea De Giovanni). An ancient and magnificent service in excellent condition. Measures cm.14 x 10 H.cm.22 less