{"product_id":"vintage-english-silverplate-teaspoons-for-6-tongs-set","title":"Antique English Silverplate Teaspoon Set - Service for 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eFrom the heart of the English countryside, this Vintage Silverplate Teaspoons \u0026amp; Tongs Set brings together the serving niceties needed for afternoon tea at home. Created in sweet style with an artful attention to detail, this lovely set in its original presentation box includes 6 teaspoons and sugar tongs and comes to us from William Hutton \u0026amp; Sons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eWilliam Hutton \u0026amp; Sons was a distinguished British silversmithing and manufacturing firm founded in 1800 by William Hutton in Birmingham, later relocating to Sheffield in 1832, a city long associated with metalwork. Over more than a century, the company became known for high-quality silver, electroplated ware, and flatware—embracing new techniques like electroplating under license from Elkington \u0026amp; Co. and developing a nickel alloy known as “British Plate” for superior plating. The business, which expanded under successive generations of the Hutton family, opened a London showroom, acquired other makers such as Rupert Favell \u0026amp; Co. and Creswick \u0026amp; Co., and produced pieces ranging from elegant Victorian and Arts \u0026amp; Crafts silver to decorative novelty items. Incorporated as William Hutton \u0026amp; Sons Ltd. in 1893, it remained influential until 1930, when it was absorbed by James Dixon \u0026amp; Sons. Today, Hutton pieces are prized for their craftsmanship and historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eThese lovely spoons were sold by the renowned Reid \u0026amp; Sons of Newcastle upon Tyne — distinguished makers of silver as well as influential retailers \u0026amp; jewelers, operating elegant showrooms presenting a luxury range of retailed goods alongside their bespoke brand. The firm stocked and commissioned top makers, serving as a refined destination for quality craftsmanship and fine objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2127\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStill snugly fit within the brilliant blue velveteen of its striking presentation case, this magnificent and lovely set is sure to be a joy to employ for after dinner coffee or tea, as well as special gatherings when only the finest will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal price $125. Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition.  Box measures 8.5\"W x 6.5\"L x 1.25\"H. Spoons: 4.5\". Tongs: 4.5\" X 2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42980996153457,"sku":"911548","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0165\/2136\/files\/AntiqueEnglishSilverplateTeaspoonsfor6_TongsSet-2.jpg?v=1775788865","url":"https:\/\/poshchicago.com\/products\/vintage-english-silverplate-teaspoons-for-6-tongs-set","provider":"P.O.S.H.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}