English Sterling Tea Set 1872 CELLINI DESIGN
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44550201 | Style: Renaissance |
| Composition: Sterling Silver (.925) | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Brand: Stephen Smith | Pattern: Cellini |
ENGLISH STERLING TEA SET 1872 CELLINI DESIGN
We are pleased to offer this fine and rare,
1872 British sterling silver
tea service
in the
Cellini manner.
One of the most beautiful designs
in antique British silver.
Named after the renow...ned designer, artist and goldsmith
Benvenuto Cellini who served
the Medici,
in the Royal Court of Florence in the 16th century.
This example from Stephen Smith, London,
who was known for his Cellini silver creations.
A similar Cellini four piece tea set sold on 1stDibs for $13, 500.
Our Price is far lower at
$5400.
or
Best Offer.
Hallmarked as shown.
Period engraved conjoined initials for the original ownerand 1879 wedding presentation engraved to teapot lower cover.
This is museum worthy 1872 British sterling silver Cellini teapot is 10 incheshandle to spout and 9 inches tall to finial and
the complete set weighs 66 standard ounces.
In fine condition.Rich sterling patina.Retains original detail.Original finial.Original handle secure.Cover closes flush.Two small flaws to upper handle, one visible in image nine, will postanother image shortly,
and area of separation of center cast decoration to foot, only visible from underneath, does not impact teapot function.
SHIPS WORLD WIDE.Applicable sales tax.
We are pleased to offer this fine and rare,
1872 British sterling silver
tea service
in the
Cellini manner.
One of the most beautiful designs
in antique British silver.
Named after the renow...ned designer, artist and goldsmith
Benvenuto Cellini who served
the Medici,
in the Royal Court of Florence in the 16th century.
This example from Stephen Smith, London,
who was known for his Cellini silver creations.
A similar Cellini four piece tea set sold on 1stDibs for $13, 500.
Our Price is far lower at
$5400.
or
Best Offer.
Hallmarked as shown.
Period engraved conjoined initials for the original ownerand 1879 wedding presentation engraved to teapot lower cover.
This is museum worthy 1872 British sterling silver Cellini teapot is 10 incheshandle to spout and 9 inches tall to finial and
the complete set weighs 66 standard ounces.
In fine condition.Rich sterling patina.Retains original detail.Original finial.Original handle secure.Cover closes flush.Two small flaws to upper handle, one visible in image nine, will postanother image shortly,
and area of separation of center cast decoration to foot, only visible from underneath, does not impact teapot function.
SHIPS WORLD WIDE.Applicable sales tax.
