Silver & Serveware

Art Deco Pewter Tea & Coffee Service Set

$99.00

Description

This handsome Art Deco pewter service set embodies the streamlined elegance of mid-20th century design, likely produced in the 1940s–1960s by a European or British pewtersmith. The tapered coffeepot features a geometric angular handle and spout characteristic of the period, crowned with an ornately embossed lid medallion depicting stylized floral or figural motifs. The set includes a tall coffeepot, open creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and a round serving tray with decorative rectangular handles — all unified by warm rosewood-toned wooden accents that contrast beautifully against the brushed pewter finish. The embossed medallions on the pot and sugar bowl lids suggest craftsmanship above mass-market production. Art Deco serveware of this cohesion and completeness is increasingly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike, making this a refined statement piece for a sideboard, bar cart, or curated dining display.

Condition

Good

Light surface patina and minor scuffs on tray; wooden knobs and handles intact; no dents or significant damage visible

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

$55.00