Elizabeth II silver five piece tea and coffee set designed by Eric Clements and marked for Sheffield 1966.

Elizabeth II silver five piece tea and coffee set designed by Eric Clements and marked for Sheffield 1966.

Made by Elkington & Co Ltd.

Eric Clements designed this service for Mappin & Webb in 1960. Made by Elkington & Co they are more often seen in silver plate. This design is illustrated on page 131 of ‘Designer British Silver from studios established 1930-1985’ by John Andrew and Derek Styles. A four piece set in silver plate is currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Dimensions: Tea pot: 15,2 cm high by 21,8 cm handle to spout.

                            Coffee pot: 19,5 cm high by 17,8 cm handle to spout.

                            Hot water pot: 19,5 cm high by 15,4 cm handle to spout.

                            Sugar bowl: 9,3 cm high by 12,7 cm handle to handle.

                            Milk jug: 9cm high by 10,5 cm handle to spout.

Weight: 2,506 kiliograms gross.