FREDERICK NEWLAND SMITH
The following items were produced by the silversmith Frederick Newland Smith. If you are particularly interested in collecting sterling silver or silverplated pieces by Frederick Newland Smith but you can't find a suitable item in the list below, just contact us and we'll check to see whether we have some items in store which aren't already on our website.
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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