{"product_id":"antique-engine-turned-silverplate-tea-set","title":"Antique Engine-Turned Silverplate Tea Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.\" ~ \u003c\/em\u003eHenry James\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovered at market in England, this handsome early 20th-century Mappin \u0026amp; Webb Silverplate Three-Piece Tea Service reflects the quiet sophistication for which one of Britain's most celebrated silversmiths became renowned. Gracefully proportioned and beautifully balanced, the set includes a teapot, cream jug, and covered sugar bowl, each enlivened by an elegant engine-turned finish that catches the light with remarkable depth and subtle brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of each piece is a finely engraved cartouche bearing an intertwined monogram framed by a stylized belt motif, while the gently domed lids, graceful spouts, and flowing handles speak to Mappin \u0026amp; Webb's enduring commitment to both beauty and utility. The precise engine-turning—a decorative technique created by mechanically engraving repeating geometric patterns into the metal—lends the silverplate a rich, shimmering texture that was especially admired during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Sheffield in 1775, Mappin \u0026amp; Webb became one of England's foremost luxury silversmiths, earning royal warrants and an international reputation for exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece bears the firm's London \u0026amp; Sheffield mark, a name long associated with exceptional English silver and silverplate. From elegant domestic silver to ceremonial commissions, Mappin \u0026amp; Webb's wares have graced distinguished homes, embassies, and royal households alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully versatile, this elegant tea service is equally suited to the rituals of afternoon tea or as a striking decorative centerpiece. With its refined silhouette, luminous finish, and impeccable English craftsmanship, it promises to bring timeless elegance to the table for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. Teapot: 7 3\/4\"handle to spout x 5 1\/2\"H; base 4 1\/2\"D. Sugar:  3 1\/2\"D base x 6\" L x 3 3\/8\"H; Creamer 2 3\/4\"D x 4\"L x 3\"H.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.O.S.H.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43685772984433,"sku":"744494","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/AntiqueEngine-TurnedSilverplateTeaSet-1.jpg?v=1784843160","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/antique-engine-turned-silverplate-tea-set","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}