The Vintage Coffee and Tea Set with Black Handles, 4 Pieces brings the quiet elegance of an old-fashioned coffee service to a collected interior. Tall, domed lids and slender finials give the silver-tone vessels a graceful silhouette, while the pots' curved black handles add a striking contrast. Aged patina softens the reflective surfaces with timeworn character.
Arrange the coffee pot, teapot, covered creamer, and lidded sugar bowl together on a sideboard or behind glass, where their coordinated forms can shine. It is a thoughtful find for a coffee-and-tea enthusiast who appreciates vintage tableware and the beauty of a complete service.
Details
- Four-piece set: coffee pot, teapot, covered creamer, and lidded sugar bowl
- Made in India; marked with a crown emblem and WE B.P.M.S.
- Silver-tone metal; possibly silver-plated, but plating is not confirmed
- Black handles on the coffee pot and teapot; described in the original listing as plastic or Bakelite, with exact material unconfirmed
- Coffee pot: 10 inches tall, 7 inches long, 3.5 inches in diameter at the base, and 2.5 inches in diameter at the top; listed capacity 3 cups; hinged lid
- Teapot: 9 inches tall, 9 inches long, 4.75 inches in diameter at the base, and 3.5 inches in diameter at the top; listed capacity 4 cups; hinged lid
- Creamer: 6 inches tall, 2.25 inches in diameter at the rim, and 3 inches in diameter at the base; listed capacity 8 fluid ounces or 1 cup; hinged lid
- Sugar bowl: 6 inches tall with lid, 2.25 inches in diameter at the rim, and 3 inches in diameter at the base; listed capacity 8 fluid ounces or 1 cup; removable lid
- Very good vintage condition, with patina and visible surface wear
- Food-contact suitability has not been established; recommended for decorative display
Care
Dust gently with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, soaking, and dishwashers. Preserve the patina, and confirm the metal finish and handle material before using polish or other cleaning products.