Object Description
This is a rare and exquisite English William IV antique sterling silver three-piece tea set with full hallmarks for London 1833 and the makers’ mark of the highly sought after silversmiths Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard.
This wonderful antique silver set comprises a teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar pot. They are of a very charming lobed melon shape and are stunningly embossed with very decorative leaves and berries. The borders and handles have exquisitely embossed foliate and floral decoration and the teapot features a splendid floral finial.
All three pieces stand on gorgeous scroll feet.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make this antique sterling silver tea set a treasured piece by any discerning collector.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. As antique items, the pieces show signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the pieces display beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 16 x Width 28 x Depth 18 – Teapot
Height 13 x Width 12 x Depth 16 – Saucer
Height 12 x Width 22 x Depth 16 – Sugar pot
Weight 50 troy oz
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6.3 x Width 11.0 x Depth 7.1 – Teapot
Height 5.1 x Width 4.7 x Depth 6.3 – Saucer
Height 4.7 x Width 8.7 x Depth 6.3 – Sugar pot
Weight 1.56 kg
Edward Bernard & Sons – possibly the oldest manufacturing silversmith in the world, the origin of this business having been established by Anthony Nelme c. 1680. Francis Nelme inherited the business on the death of his father in 1722 and continued until 1739 when Thomas Whipham took over the business. On his death in 1756 his son Thomas Whipham jr took into partnership Charles Wright. Thomas retired in 1775 and the business was continued by Charles Wright. The business was amalgamated by Henry Chawner in 1786 and the latter son of Edward Barnard (I) became the foreman of the firm.
Chawner was master to the first Edward Barnard (I) so that the connection of the Barnard family can be traced from 1773. In 1796 took into partnership John Emes that became the owner after the retirement of Chawner, maintaining Edward Barnard (I) as manager. Emes died in 1808 and his widow Rebecca took as partner Edward Barnard (I). Rebecca Emes withdrew in 1829 and Edward Barnard (I) became the proprietor with his son Edward Barnard (II), John Barnard and William Barnard, trading under the style Edward Barnard & Sons. After the retirement of Edward Barnard (I) the firm was continued by Edward Barnard (II) (1846-1851), John Barnard (I) (1846-1868), William Barnard (1846), Edward Barnard (III) (1868), Walter Barnard (1868-1903), John Barnard (II) (1868-1903), Michael Barnard (1896-1903), Stanley Barnard (1896-1903) and Robert Dubcock (1896).
The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1910 under the style Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. In 1977 Edward Barnard & Sons Limited became a subsidiary of Padgett & Braham Ltd.
CHRONOLOGY:
Anthony Nelme, c. 1680-1721,
Francis Nelme, 1721 – c.1739
Thomas Whipham, c. 1737-1756
Whipham & Wright, 1756-1775
Charles Wright, 1775-1785
the business was amalgamated with that of Henry Chawner in 1786
Thomas Chawner (sometimes in partnership with William Chawner), 1759-1786
Henry Chawner, 1786-1796
Chawner & Emes, 1796-1798
John Emes, 1798-1808
(widow Rebecca) Emes & Barnard, 1808-1829
Edward Barnard & Sons, 1829-1910
Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, 1910
from 1977 a subsidiary of Padgett & Braham Ltd
Our reference: 09793