Vintage Design Style Sterling Silver Condiment Set

About the Item

A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three piece condiment set in the Design style - boxed; part of our boxed condiment sets collection. This fine and impressive vintage condiment set, in sterling silver, consists of a pepper pot, salt pot and mustard pot with the original spoon. The silver pepper and salt pots have a rounded cylindrical form, with a tapering upper portion to the pepper. The sterling silver upper portion of each piece is plain and unembellished. The lower portion of the mustard pot, in addition to the hallmarked push fit covers of the silver salt and pepper pots are encompassed with a cast and applied shaped band of silver gilt textured decoration; this ornamentation reflects the iconic Design style of the renowned London silversmith Stuart Devlin. The original mustard spoon featured further silver gilt textured ornamentation to the tapering handle terminal. This impressive set retains the original gilding. This vintage silver condiment set with spoon is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with two hinged catches. Condition The pieces of this boxed vintage condiment set are an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. Full hallmarks to the underside of each silver gilt piece and part hallmarks to the silver components are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of vintage silverware. Dimensions Pepper Diameter 3.4cm/1.34'' Height 7.3cm/2.87'' Salt Diameter 3.4cm/1.34'' Height 7.3cm/2.87'' Mustard Pot Diameter 5.5cm/2.17'' Height 2.4cm/0.94'' Spoon Length 6.8cm/2.68'' Total Weight 7.3 troy ounces/228.0g Date: 1971 Origin: Birmingham, England Item ref. SKU C8291

Creator:
Deakin & Francis (Maker)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver,Gilt
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1971
Condition:
Please see main description.
Seller Location:
Jesmond, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: C82911stDibs: LU1200239196392