1920s German Silver Ten Piece Picnic Tea Service
Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
£6,950 per set of 10
Based on our pricing data, this item is above the recommended price.
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Item details
Height
8.4 cm
Width
9.7 cm
Depth
13.3 cm
Wear conditions
Good
This item has been confirmed as professionally cleaned by the seller. Please reach out to the seller for more information.
Confirmed
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German 935 standard silver ten piece picnic tea set/service - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and rare antique German 935 standard silver tea set consists of a spirit tea kettle, cream jug, sugar bowl, three glass containers and a pair of cups and saucers.
Each silver component of this unusual and rare picnic tea service has a plain circular rounded form.
The body of the tea kettle, sugar bowl and cream jug are plain and unembellished.
The silver sugar bowl and tea kettle are each fitted with a plain cover surmounted with a ring loop style finial; the cover to the kettle is hinged and the sugar bowl is push fit.
The silver tea kettle retains the original plain hinged handle and tapering spout.
The silver cream jug and sugar bowl have plain angular silver handles.
The fine and impressive kettle is supported on the original detachable three-legged stand, fitted with a detachable spirit burner.
The plain rectangular glass containers are fitted with plain silver covers; it can be determined that these varying sized vessels were crafted for tea, milk and sugar.
The impressive cream jug and sugar bowl retain the original gilded interiors.
This antique travelling tea service is fitted to the original hinged leatherette carrying case, embellished with the initials 'M. R. B' and securing with a suitcase buckle box lock.
The cover of the case lifts, allowing the anterior portion of the box to open and provide access to the individual compartmentalised leatherette and velvet lined interior.
The hallmarks to the underside of each piece include:
National mark: Crescent moon and crown
Silver quality/purity mark: 935 (935/1000)*
Maker's mark: C. W. Jr
Such examples are often electroplated, it is rare to locate a travelling boxed silver tea set crafted in solid silver.
* German silver is typically crafted in 800 standard, this higher standard indicates the high quality of the service.
Dimensions
Kettle
Length from back of body to tip of spout 13.3cm/5.24'
Diameter 9.7cm/3.82'
Height of kettle 8.4cm/3.31'
Height to top of handle 18.5cm/7.28'
Cream Jug
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 8.9cm/3.5'
Diameter 6.1cm/2.4'
Height 5.7cm/2.24'
Sugar Bowl
Length across handles 10.5cm/4.13'
Diameter 7.4cm/2.91'
Height 5.9cm/2.32'
Glass Container (Large) - Screw Fit Cover
Length 5.8cm/2.28'
Width 2.9cm/1.14'
Height 11.5cm/4.53'
Glass Container (Medium) - Screw Fit Cover
Length 4cm/1.57'
Width 2.8cm/1.1'
Height 11.2cm/4.41'
Glass Container - Push Fit Cover
Length 5.7cm/2.24'
Width 2.9cm/1.14'
Height 11.2cm/4.41'
Tea Cup
Length from back of handle to rim 9.2cm/3.62'
Diameter 7.7cm/3.03'
Height 4.7cm/1.85'
Saucer
Diameter 12.4cm/4.88'
Height 1.8cm/0.71'
Weight
15.8 troy ounces/491.7g (excluding glass and ceramic components)
Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark
Date: Circa 1925
Origin: Germany, Europe
Condition report:
This antique picnic boxed silver tea set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.
The interior of each piece has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
The German hallmarks struck to the underside of each piece are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silver teaware.
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Dispatch Time
All items are condition checked prior to packaging.
Dispatch is normally on the next working day.
Delivery Time
UK: Approx. 2-3 working days.
Worldwide: Approx. 5-7 working days.
Insurance In Transit
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All eligible items are fully insured and the responsibility of AC Silver until proof of delivery by courier.
Returns and Cancellation Policy for Online and Telephone Purchases
Right to cancel
After receiving the item you can cancel the purchase within 14 days.
Jewellery and silverware that has been altered CANNOT be returned, only an exchange or credit note can be offered for altered items.
Return cost
You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods.
Returns Policy for Altered Goods
If an item has been sized or altered prior to dispatch, an exchange or credit note will be offered.
If an item of silver has been personalised with engraving, no refund can be offered.
Free collection available
Yes
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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