Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Coffee Service from James Deakin & Sons, 1927, Set of 3

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A fine English bachelor’s coffee service by the renowned Sheffield silversmiths James Deakin & Sons, fully hallmarked for 1927 and … Read more A fine English bachelor’s coffee service by the renowned Sheffield silversmiths James Deakin & Sons, fully hallmarked for 1927 and crafted in solid sterling silver. The set is a particularly attractive example of interwar British silver, combining traditional craftsmanship with the restrained character of the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. ㅤ Designed as a bachelor’s service, the ensemble is more intimate in scale than a conventional full-size tea or coffee service, making it both highly decorative and practical for smaller settings. ㅤ The individual pieces are beautifully coordinated, their polished sterling silver surfaces creating a sophisticated visual unity. Elegant proportions and restrained detailing allow the quality of the silver and accomplished Sheffield workmanship to remain the principal features. ㅤ The coffee pot forms the focal point of the service, complemented by its matching companion pieces to create a harmonious table setting. The Arts and Crafts influence is reflected in the emphasis on form, material and craftsmanship rather than excessive applied ornament. ㅤ James Deakin & Sons was an established Sheffield silversmithing firm known for producing quality domestic and decorative silver. The precise 1927 hallmark places this service firmly within the George V period and adds further collecting interest. ㅤ An elegant example of early 20th-century English silver, equally suited to practical use, display on a drinks or tea table, or inclusion within a collection of historic Sheffield silver. Maker: James Deakin & Sons Origin: Sheffield, England Date: 1927 Period: George V / Early 20th Century Style: Arts and Crafts Material: Solid sterling silver Type: Bachelor’s Coffee Service Arts and Crafts period. Consisting of ; Coffee pot . Cream / milk jug. Sucrier / sugar bowl. Hallmarked ; Sheffield 1927 Maker's mark ; James Deakin & Sons ( all components bare identical marks ) Dimensions ; Coffee pot ; Height 156 mm Width including the handle & spout 157 mm Rim 71 mm in diameter. Body 73 mm in diameter. Liquid capacity ; 290 Millilitres 10.20 Imperial fluid ounces. Cream Jug : Height 69 mm Width including the handle & spout 84 mm Body 53 mm in diameter. Liquid capacity ; 100 Millilitres 3.51 Imperial fluid ounces Sucrier ; Height 63 mm Width including the handles 109 mm Rim 68 mm in diameter Body 70 mm in diameter Combined gross weight; 533.1 grams See less