Albert E. Jones, 4-Piece Coffee and Tea Service, 1924/28
Cast, hammered and chased sterling silver; ivory handles
Birmingham, England, 1924/28
Four-piece service comprising coffee pot, teapot, creamer and sugar bowl
Albert Edward Jones (1879-1854) – Silversmith from Birmingham
Maker’s mark ‘A. E. J’, city mark of Birmingham, ‘Lion Passant’ and date letter ‘Z’ (= 1924) and ‘D’ resp. on the wall of each piece; three pieces stamped ‘Pridham & Sons Torquay’ and numbered ‘891’
Flattened bulbous bodies with hammered wall and pierced ornamental bands; baluster-shaped and flattened ball handles and semicircular lid knobs made of ivory
Height of the coffee pot: 18 cm; teapot: 17 cm; creamer: 8 cm; sugar bowl: 7 cm
Overall weight: approx. 900 grams
Very good condition
Individual service from one of the most important silversmiths and designers in the Arts and Crafts Movement