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On offer is this wonderful Art Deco period sterling silver tea set comprising tea pot, creamer and double handle sugar bowl.  Each features horizontal ribbing band, cut away corners and square handles on the creamer and sugar.
All pieces are clearly hallmarked behind the handles:  JP over & Co for James Parkes & Co, Sterling, London, 1933/4 (s, t).  Interior of the lid of the teapot is also stamped with marker, sterling, date letter.Tea pot stands approx 15cm to top of finial, spans ~27.25cm handle to spout.  Weight of 674g.  Holds approx 1L/4 cups.Creamers stands 6.7cm to spout (8cm to top of handle).  Opening measures 12.5cm 7.75cm. Weight of 174g.Double handle sugar bowl stands 7.75cm to rim (10cm to top of handles).  Opening measures 10.5cm 8.25cm.  Weight of 254g.Combine silver weight over 1kg at 1102g.All in good condition the odd surface scratch/mark/tarnish commensurate with age and use.  Tea pot has obviously been well used as the veneer to the handle has peeled/worn (quick sand and revarnish would see it brought back).  Interiors would require wash prior to use. Please consider photos.  Please note that I've used the full 12 photo quota if you would like additional photos please email me.Please note that am listing separately the matching coffee/hot water pot.Nice weight in each piece, this is great set for proud display and use!
Pickup available from Camberwell (3124) otherwise postage as quoted Domestic 'Signature on Delivery'/International Registered.  Happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.  Will be sent with end to end tracking.  Postage outside Melbourne Metro is based on the cubic size of the box not the weight.Australia Post offer transit insurance as an additional cost if you would like to include this, please email me prior to making payment.Payment within days of item finishing please, unless otherwise arranged.  International buyers please note that no responsibility for any customs duties is taken by the seller.Please check out other great collectables and vintage items at my eBay store by clicking my store name at the top of this listing or on the following link:  other items

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