Magnificent three piece Geo. IV silver tea set; of circular form with the added feature of the tea pot having it's own stand and fitted burner to keep the contents of the tea pot warm. The tea pot has a marvellous cast snake decoration to the handle. Each piece is decorated with half-fluting to the body, and the borders are of gadroon and shell pattern. Each piece bears a crest and is fully hallmarked. Quite the best tea set we have had for some time and the ultimate plus is the maker, Benjamin Smith, one of the finest makers of the period. The quality is outstanding and the weight heavy, the design amazing; this really is everything that the discerning buyer should be looking for. London. 1824/5. Benjamin Smith. Height of tea pot and stand 21.5cm Total weight 74 troy oz/2302gm Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation. Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details. All items are professionally packed prior to posting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance. Internal Ref: 28/2229
Dimensions
Height = 21.5 cm (9")
Width = 27 cm (11")
Depth = 17 cm (7")
Antique Silver Benjamin Smith Tea Set.
Price
£4,495
| $6,195 USD | €5,243 EUR
Item Ref
28/2229
Description
Magnificent three piece Geo. IV silver tea set; of circular form with the added feature of the tea pot having it's own stand and fitted burner to keep the contents of the tea pot warm. The tea pot has a marvellous cast snake decoration to the handle. Each piece is decorated with half-fluting to the body, and the borders are of gadroon and shell pattern. Each piece bears a crest and is fully hallmarked. Quite the best tea set we have had for some time and the ultimate plus is the maker, Benjamin Smith, one of the finest makers of the period. The quality is outstanding and the weight heavy, the design amazing; this really is everything that the discerning buyer should be looking for. London. 1824/5. Benjamin Smith. Height of tea pot and stand 21.5cm Total weight 74 troy oz/2302gm Postage; by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge for deliveries within UK; outside UK deliveries by quotation. Payment; by using the payment button on this item's description, or bank transfer, please contact us for our bank details. All items are professionally packed prior to posting. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information regarding any of our stock items, we try to make our descriptions as informative as possible, but are always delighted to be of any further assistance. Internal Ref: 28/2229
Dimensions
Height = 21.5 cm (9")
Width = 27 cm (11")
Depth = 17 cm (7")