Description
19th century, cased silver gilt tea caddy spoon and lemon tea fork; each piece has a cast "Botticelli" style handle, depicting maidens, youths, dolphins and serpents. Whilst this beautiful ensemble was manufactured in Germany/Prussia prior to 1887, the exquisite case was made for it by Carringtons, King Edward VII's jewellers and silversmiths between 1901 and 1910. The Loth marking system, which this piece displays, ceased in 1887. A fine quality, and extremely charming little treasure.
German/Prussian. c.1885.
Retailed by Carringtons of Regent St. London.
Length of lemon fork 9.5cm
Length of caddy spoon 9cm
Case 11.5cm x 7cm
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: 28/1367.
Antique Silver Gilt Tea Caddy Spoon & Lemon Tea Fork.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
28/1367.
Description
19th century, cased silver gilt tea caddy spoon and lemon tea fork; each piece has a cast "Botticelli" style handle, depicting maidens, youths, dolphins and serpents. Whilst this beautiful ensemble was manufactured in Germany/Prussia prior to 1887, the exquisite case was made for it by Carringtons, King Edward VII's jewellers and silversmiths between 1901 and 1910. The Loth marking system, which this piece displays, ceased in 1887. A fine quality, and extremely charming little treasure.
German/Prussian. c.1885.
Retailed by Carringtons of Regent St. London.
Length of lemon fork 9.5cm
Length of caddy spoon 9cm
Case 11.5cm x 7cm
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: 28/1367.
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.