Victoria Tea Service
maker's mark of Edward Charles Brown, Victoria Tea Service, 1879, silver (sterling standard), ivory, and gilt, Museum Purchase: The William H. Nunn Trust Fund, established in memory of his wife, Alice B. Nunn, public domain, 80.46.1-4
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- Title
Victoria Tea Service
- Related Titles
display title: George III Argyle
- Artist
- Date
1879
- Medium
silver (sterling standard), ivory, and gilt
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
tray: 3/4 in x 16 1/8 in x 13 in; teapot: 4 1/4 in x 7 3/4 in x 4 5/16 in; sugar basin: 3 1/2 in x 5 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in; milk jug: 3 1/2 in x 3 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in
- Collection Area
Western Decorative Art
- Category
Silver
- Object Type
tea service
- Culture
English
- Credit Line
Museum Purchase: The William H. Nunn Trust Fund, established in memory of his wife, Alice B. Nunn
- Accession Number
80.46.1-4
- Copyright
public domain
- Terms
Hallmarks: London, 1879
This tea service, originally accompanied by small porcelain cups, is ornamented with bright-cut engraving, in which faceted carving gives a sparkling effect to the gilded surface. The motifs reflect the late-19th century fascination with Japanese design.
- Exhibitions
1998 The Other Nineteenth Century Portland Art Museum
