UK - 22nd December
Rest of World - 15th December
ELIZABETH II SILVER TEA SETS
I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Tea Sets from the Elizabeth II period. All of our antique, Elizabeth II silver Tea Sets can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults and come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by our membership of LAPADA. Please click on an image of any of the Elizabeth II Tea Sets to see a larger picture.
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L7524 : Silver Plate 4 Piece Tea Set On Tray
Made Circa 1965
Made circa 1965 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish, Silver Plate 4 Piece Tea Set on Tray, was designed by Eric Clements, and is known as the 'Clements' tea service. The set is illustrated in "Eric Clements: Silver and Design 1950-2000" published in 2001 by The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
The coffee pot measures 7.75"(19.5cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to spout, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The cream jug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(10.5cm) from handle to lip, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 5.25"(13cm) from handle to handle, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep. The tray measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 18"(45.5cm) wide, by 12"(30cm) deep.
£875
L5857 : Sterling Silver Modernist Tea Or Coffee Set
Hallmarked In 1997
Hallmarked in London in 1997 - 2000 by Pruden & Smith, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is of Modernist design, and features a wooden handle and finial to the tea pot (or coffee pot). The tea pot measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep, the milk jug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and the sugar bowl measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6cm) wide, by 2.5"(6cm) deep. Together all three pieces weigh approximately 27 troy ounces.
£1,595
b4998 : Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set
Hallmarked In 1960
Hallmarked in London in 1960 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all of which are plain in design with reed detailing throughout. The tea set together weighs 57.8 troy ounces.
The coffee pot measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to spout, by 5"(13cm) deep. The teapot measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout, by 5.75"(14.5cm) deep. The cream jug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to lip, by 4"(10cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to handle, by 4"(10cm) deep.
£2,175
L4523 : Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set
Hallmarked In 1964
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1964 by Elkington & Co. and engraved with Clements facsimile signature, this stylish, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, was designed by Eric Clements, and is known as the 'Clements' tea service. The teapot measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 59.1 troy ounces. Illustrated in 'Designer British Silver' by John Andrew & Derek Styles, 2014, page 131. A similar example is on display at the V&A.
£4,275
L7768 : Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set
Hallmarked In 1952
Hallmarked in London in 1951 & 1952 by Frederick Newland Smith, this very handsome, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the arts & crafts style, featuring a hammered finish to all pieces, and wooden handles and finials with silver inlay. The tea set is engraved underneath with monograms and dates in an arts and crafts font, and weighs in total 52 troy ounces.
The coffee pot measures 8.75"(22.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) from handle to spout, by 4"(10cm) deep. The teapot measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 8.25"(21cm) from handle to spout, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep. The cream jug measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 6.25"(15.5cm) from handle to lip, by 4.25"(11cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) from handle to side, by 4.25"(11cm) deep.
Frederick Newland Smith was, for 33 years, the head of the Gold & Silversmithing Department at the Manchester School of Art. During this time he was also a member of Manchesters Red Rose Guild Of Art-workers, and a silver bowl created by him can be found in the Manchester Art Gallery. In 1943 Smith moved to Welwyn Garden City and was a founder member of the Welwyn Garden City Craftworkers Guild, becoming deputy master there from 1951 - 1953.
£4,375
L7469 : Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set
Hallmarked In 1995
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1995 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, is a reproduction of a design by Christopher Dresser, with the original design being made in silver plate by James Dixon & Sons circa 1880 and noted as design number 2278. The set together weighs 59.9 troy ounces.
The coffee pot measures 8.75"(22cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, by 4.75"(12cm) deep. The teapot measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 10.75"(27.5cm) from handle to spout, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The cream jug measures 4.5"(11cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) from handle lip, by 3.75"(9cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 3.75"(9cm) in diameter.
£5,975
L5278 : Sterling Silver Tea Set
Hallmarked In 1960
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1960/1961 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the very sought after 'Pride' pattern, designed by David Mellor. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 75 troy ounces. The design by Mellor won first prize from the British Council of Industrial Design in 1959 for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Literature: Illustrated in 'Treasures of the 20th Century' by The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London 2000. Item no. 153.
£7,575