Antique English Silverplate Art Nouveau Tea Service

Adorned in exquisite, yet restrained embellishment (as only the English could do!) this Antique English Silverplate Art Nouveau Tea Service features a bold motif inspired by the work of revolutionary artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A combination of elegant lines and geometric form that appears applied as a solitary crest, it is in fact comprised of multiple elements including two of Mackintosh's most stylized floral inspirations - the poppy and the rose.

Produced by T. Land & Sons under their 'Civic' trademark, the sumptuous 3-piece service includes a smart, matching open sugar and milk pitcher. Beautifully finished, each of the sleek bodied pieces is complemented with detailing that reinforces their dynamic forms. One of the earliest Sheffield firms offering electroplated goods, T. Land & Sons was also known for producing a wide variety of service items in hammered pewter and remained in business for nearly 200 years until 1977.

The lovely teapot with its pleasing spout and chipper finial is supplied with a ventilated handle to keep the heated metal's high temperature from interfering with your pour. The beautiful creamer jug and sugar bowl also promise to double nicely as impromptu vases for a quickly picked posy from the garden or your afternoon walk. Perfectly poised to dress the table for any occasion, we adore the sinuous curves of the applied design and are smitten by this evocative hallmark of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. With its undeniable romance and practical nature, this pretty set is sure to look lovely on the table or tea tray, bringing the spirit of this iconic era to early mornings and busy afternoons alike.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Set includes tea pot, open sugar and milk jug. In very good condition with minor signs of age and use as seen in the alternate images. Teapot measures 5.5"H x 4.5" in diameter. 8.75"W from spout to handle. Sugar bowl measures 3.75"H x 3.875 in diameter. 6.25" from handle to handle. Milk jug measures 3.25"H x 3" in diameter. 4.875" from spout to handle.