Vintage Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Spoons by W & Co. Ltd, Sheffield, 1931, Set of 6

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A refined set of antique english tea and coffee spoons by w & co. Ltd, crafted in solid sterling silver … Read more A refined set of antique english tea and coffee spoons by w & co. Ltd, crafted in solid sterling silver and hallmarked in sheffield for 1931. Dating to the reign of george v, the set represents an attractive example of interwar british table silver.

each spoon is elegantly proportioned with a restrained design that allows the quality and natural lustre of the silver to remain the principal decorative feature. The matched presentation gives the group a sophisticated appearance suitable for accompanying a traditional tea or coffee service.

sheffield has long been one of britain's most important centres of silver production, and these spoons continue that tradition of accomplished tableware craftsmanship. Their solid silver construction and precise 1931 dating add further appeal for collectors of identifiable british silver.

originally intended for everyday use at the tea or coffee table, the spoons can still serve their original purpose while also making an elegant addition to a collection of early 20th-century english flatware.

a charming example of george v-period silverware combining practical function, traditional craftsmanship and classic british design.

product details

maker: w & co. Ltd
origin: sheffield, england
date: 1931
period: george v / art deco period
material: solid sterling silver
set of six
hallmarked: sheffield, 1931
maker's mark: w & co. Ltd
registered: 1928–1936

dimensions (each)

length: 112 mm
bowl: 38 x 24 mm
width of the terminals: 11 mm

combined net weight of silver: 78 grams See less