Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Café au Lait Set

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cafe au lait set consists of a coffee pot, hot milk jug and sugar bowl, all crafted in the Arts & Crafts style.

The coffee pot and hot milk jug have a cylindrical rounded form and the sugar bowl has a plain circular rounded form.

The surface of each piece is plain and has a planished finish in the Arts & Crafts style.

The coffee pot and milk jug are fitted with the original hallmarked hinged covers surmounted with the original carved wood finials.

The milk jug and coffee pot retain the original carved wood angular handles with plain sterling silver sockets.

Each piece has an impressive cylindrical support embellished with applied iconic Arts & Crafts style square tiered motifs.

The pieces of this exceptional service were crafted and signed by the renowned London silversmith Charles Boyton.

Condition
This antique sterling silver café au lait set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The interior of the each piece has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece and part hallmarks to the covers are all very clear.

Dimensions
Coffee pot
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 14.5cm/5.7″
Width 7.6cm/3″
Diameter of foot 5.3cm/2.1″
Height 18.5cm/7.3″

Milk jug
Length from back of handle to tip of lip 12.7cm/5″
Width 7.6cm/3″
Diameter of foot 5.3cm/2.1″
Height 18.5cm/7.3″

Sugar bowl
Diameter of rim 10.2cm/4″
Diameter of foot 5.7cm/2.2″
Height 7cm/2.8″

Total weight
35 troy ounces/1090g

Maker: Charles Boyton & Son Ltd
Date: 1933
Origin: London, England

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