{"product_id":"georgian-four-piece-silver-coffee-and-tea-service","title":"Georgian Four-Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service","description":"Four-Piece Silver Coffee and Tea Service\u003cbr\u003e Alexander Cameron, William Traves and Thomas Baker\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked London, 1824 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This extraordinary four-piece silver coffee and tea service epitomizes the grandeur of George IV-era dining with a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl and creamer. The set represents a collaborative effort by Alexander Cameron, William Traves and Thomas Baker. Each features intricate floral repoussé designs and is adorned with a central scrolling cartouche medallion, engraved with the armorial of a fist and cross, accompanied by the motto \u003cem\u003eAude et Spera\u003c\/em\u003e (Dare and Hope). The lavish gilded interiors and ornate motifs reflect the opulent traditions of late Georgian society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The coffee pot, with its baluster form, features a swan’s-neck spout, domed circular foot and a hinged lid topped with a repoussé pineapple and flowerhead finial. A sturdy C-scroll handle with bone insulators completes its elegant design. The matching teapot, creamer and sugar bowl display ovoid bulbous forms and rest on foliate-chased scroll feet. The remarkable attention to detail and harmonious elements highlight the mastery of Georgian silversmithing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alexander Cameron of Dundee was a distinguished figure in Scottish silversmithing, known for his exceptional craftsmanship and design. Partnering with esteemed London silversmiths William Traves and Thomas Baker, this service is a testament to their collaborative expertise and the prominence of silverware as a symbol of social status in the Georgian period. Additionally, this set was a part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Coffee Pot: 8 3\/4\" high x 10 1\/2\" wide x 6\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Teapot: 5 1\/2\" high x 11 1\/2\" wide x 5 3\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Sugar Bowl: 4 1\/2\" high x 8 3\/4\" wide x 5\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Creamer: 4 1\/4\" high x 6 1\/4\" wide x 3 3\/4\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Red McCombs Collection, Texas\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274947760418,"sku":"31-9204","price":8850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9204_1.png?v=1756229543","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/georgian-four-piece-silver-coffee-and-tea-service","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}