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Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper
Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper
Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper
Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper
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Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper

  • This exquisite Victorian tea set was crafted by the esteemed silversmith Robert Harper
  • Each work is adorned with stylized scrolling shields topped with fleur-de-lis motifs
  • The beauty of this set highlights the cultural significance of tea in Victorian England
  • Robert Harper was known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative designs
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$2,500
Item No. 31-9248

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Description
Three-Piece Silver Tea Set
Robert Harper
Hallmarked London, 1859

This exquisite Victorian tea set, crafted by the esteemed silversmith Robert Harper, showcases the opulence and artistry of mid-19th-century English silver. Comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, each work features a harmonious bulbous or baluster form and ornate chased designs. The teapot’s hinged lid is crowned with a melon bud finial and leaf juncture, while a swan's neck spout and hollow C-scroll handle with. . .
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Three-Piece Silver Tea Set
Robert Harper
Hallmarked London, 1859

This exquisite Victorian tea set, crafted by the esteemed silversmith Robert Harper, showcases the opulence and artistry of mid-19th-century English silver. Comprising a teapot, sugar bowl and creamer, each work features a harmonious bulbous or baluster form and ornate chased designs. The teapot’s hinged lid is crowned with a melon bud finial and leaf juncture, while a swan's neck spout and hollow C-scroll handle with bone insulators complete its elegant design.

The visual appeal of this set lies in its intricate detailing. All three items are adorned with alternating panels of plain surfaces and stylized scrolling shields topped with fleur-de-lis motifs. A rolled rim enhances the refined look, while the interiors are gilt-washed. The sugar bowl and creamer echo the teapot's ornate aesthetic with matching everted rims, handles and inset feet. The details of this set highlight the cultural significance of tea in Victorian England, where its consumption was both a cherished ritual and a symbol of social status and influence.

Robert Harper was a celebrated silversmith whose exceptional craftsmanship embodied Victorian elegance. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative designs, Harper's works remain highly sought after by collectors of fine English silver. Additionally, this set was a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.

Teapot: 5" high x 10" wide x 5 1/2" deep
Creamer: 5 3/4" high x 4 1/2" wide x 3" deep
Sugar: 4" high x 7 1/2" wide x 5" deep

Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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Victorian Three-Piece Silver Tea Set by Robert Harper
Period: 19th Century
Origin: England
Type: Tea & Coffee Pots/Services
Style: Victorian
Depth: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
Width: 10.0 in. (25.4 cm)
Height: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm)
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