$2,988.00
This is for an absolutely stunning rare Very Large Tea Set. The set is marked with the makers initials. The Tray is Martin Hall and (Germany) and the Tea set is WEP . (Sheffield, England) These were purchased together and most likely used together through the years as close in date of production.
The tray is marked and from Martin Hall and . from Sheffield England, dated 1854-1863 per the markings and how the company initials are stamped.
This tea set was crafted by WMF WEP ...., of Germay. WEP Co stands for Wurttemberg Electroplate Company and was the trade name used by WMF in the early 20th century for their exports to English speaking countries, Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) being considered a bit too German for international sales, thus the name change.
This company was founded in the 1853 as a partnership between Daniel Straub and Josef and Friedrich Schweizer. In 1892 the men developed a special technique for silver plating in which the silver coating is double thick in areas that are exposed to greater wear. Their patented process is called "Perfect Hard Silver Plating".
The pieces are in very nice condition and this set will make for a lovely collector set to also use for many more years to come. This set is so impressive and the pictures don't do it justice!
*** There are two spots with missing silver plate on bottom of different pots - note pics to see one. Then there is one of the pins missing on the stand, but tilting still works as one is on the chain. The handle on one is loose where the bone spacers are, could easily be glued without an issue.
***I will send this fully insured and will require a signature upon delivery so it arrives safely.
The set includes:
1 - Tray measuring: 2.75 inches tall x 29.5 inches wide x 19.5 deep
1 - Tilting Tea Pot on Stand measuring: 18 x 10.5 x 9
1 - Warmer
1 - Coffee Pot measuring: 9.5 inches tall x 9.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
1 - Creamer measuring: 6 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 4 inches deep
1 - Sugar Bowl with lid: 6 inches tall x 6 inches wides x 6 inches deep
**All items are vintage and if more then normal age appropriate use / condition issues - then it will shown in the listing / pictures. Please ask questions prior to purchase if there are concerns.
Majority of my items for sale are pre-loved treasures that were most likely purchased at a local Estate Sale or a local resale shop in Arizona. I may or may not know details but do spend time researching information to provide details the best I can and to pass along fair prices.
*I do Not except returns or exchanges unless I erroneously forgot to declare a Major flaw. Remember most items will show wear. Assume items are preloved and or vintage and such can have its own idiosyncrasies due to age alone and normal wear and tear. Remember vintage items have been used and will have small issues like surface scratches and age appropriate wear. I will show any major issues in my pictures as they are part of the description.
*If an item is damaged in shipping you agree to hold onto the item, box and packing materials until the claim is processed and I will need you to take any necessary pictures to file with the carrier.
* I take great care in packaging items correctly and shipping on time.
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