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Antique Silver-plated Tea Set Teapot, Sugar Bowl and Creamer
Antique silver-plated tea set, made in England, Sheffield in the middle or late 19th century by James Deakin. The service is decorated with very beautiful hand-carved engraving and embossing.
It is sold as a set.
Dimensions:
Kettle - height approximately 15 cm (5.9 inches), width approximately 27 cm (10.6 inches)
Sugar bowl - height approximately 11 cm (4.3 inches), width approximately 20 cm (7.8 inches)
Creamer- height approximately 9 cm (3.5 in), width approximately 15 cm (5.8 in)
The tea set is in good antique condition, the wooden handle on the kettle is cracked, there are minor scratches (see photos and videos).
The firm was founded in Sheffield by James Deakin in 1866.
The first mark was entered by the firm in Sheffield Assay Office on 31 January 1878. It was a "JD" over "WD" and, possibly, represented the partnership of James Deakin and his son William Pitchford Deakin. The firm was active at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield.
In 1886 two further sons entered in the partnership, John Deakin and Albert Deakin, and the firm was then known as James Deakin & Sons.
Further marks were entered in London Assay Office (1888) by William and John Deakin (subsidiary offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct, London), Chester and Birmingham. Further offices and showrooms were opened at Gardiner House, 14 Charterhouse Street, London, 34 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow and 7 Queen Street, Belfast.
After the retirement of James Deakin (1893) the business was continued by his sons William, John and Albert.
In 1897 the firm was converted into a limited liability company under the style James Deakin & Sons Ltd.
To avoid any confusion with the production of another Sheffield manufacturer having the same initials JD&S (James Dixon & Sons) the firm used in its silverplate production a figural trade mark representing a 'desk bell' (often interpreted as a 'lamp'). Likewise, Dixon used a figural trade mark (registered in 1879) representing a 'bugle'.
Trade marks used: AZTEC, PURITAN, REVLIS, SARBON, SHAW & FISHER, SIDNEY SILVER