FINE ART DECO CUBIC TEA SET by MARPLES. WINGFIELD & WILKINS of SHEFFIELD

Description: FINE ART DECO CUBIC SILVER PLATED TEA SET by MARPLES. WINGFIELD & WILKINS of SHEFFIELD This is a lovely Art Deco 'cube' silver-plated three-piece tea set made by Marples. Wingfield & Wilkins of Sheffield in, I would guess, the late 1920's to the early 1930's. It is depicted in the strictest angular Deco style with all form and function compressed into a simple cube. It is depicted in the mentioned cubic form over stepped Deco feet with short spouts, flush lid, ebonised (probably Bakerite) handle and tapering 'Odeon' knop, while the base is stamped with the 'M.M & W ' Reliable mark, the model number '0192', 'EP', 'A1' - see photographs and details. It measures TEA POT : 5 1/2" (13.5cm) H x 8" (20cm) L (handle to lip) x 4 1/2" (11.5cm) D the rest pro rata approx; and is in excellent condition with no defect to report which is amazing considering its age - the plating is the best I’ve seen for the period, all it needs is a light clea. This is a beautiful piece of period art deco design that's in excellent condition and with a low start price should get considerable interest from deco collectors. I must apologise for the quality of the photographs as the mirrored plate surface has picked up reflections of the (old) background paper which indicates the plate is a bit shabby, which is definitely not the case. ** THERE IS NO RESERVE ON THIS SALE *** INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING PRICES QUOTED IN MOST CASES (SEE BELOW) TERMS & CONDITIONS Please read this as it's designed to make transactions with my customers as simple and transparent as possible. SHIPPING P&P costs will be confirmed via invoice on purchase. *** please note that I always send an invoice at the end of an auction so will international buyers please wait for this invoice before making payment. All items will be forwarded (nationally) special delivery post only and (internationally) insured express (tracked & signed for) post. All consignments exceeding 2kg will be shipped via courier (usually ups), with a four day minimum dispatch time national & international, and five days for items via courier, but in reality I usually ship within two working days after cleared payment. The shipping cost includes a small packaging and handling charge and therefore does not reflect postage alone. RETURNSReturns are accepted within 14 days with the return shipping cost at the buyer's expense. Almost everything I sell is in the condition I have bought it, unless otherwise stated, (I have learnt to my cost in the past not to tamper with an item), and therefore I have neither had items repaired nor restored. I will endeavour to report on an item which has had either; however I take no responsibility if an item has been tampered with and I cannot detect it. OVERSEAS BUYERS As different countries have different import laws and regulations it is incumbent upon the buyer to know what these are in relation to what they are bidding on. Almost all items I sell are antique unless otherwise stated and therefore well within the import requirements of this country, but maybe a grey area elsewhere, so please take note no responsibility will be taken if a problem with customs occurs.AUCTION FORMAT Items listed in an auction format are just that and not subject to 'buy-it-now' enquiries however I am willing to listen to any offer which are substantially over the start price. Please don't waste your time asking for a b.i.n. on an auction item as you may be offended by no reply. PAYMENT Payment must be made within 3 days from the end of the sale / or a buy-it-now sale failure to do so will mean the item will be offered to the under bidder and a report to eBay. I can accept payment via PayPal, cheques drawn on UK banks or UK postal orders - I can accept other forms of payment please contact me to find out which. I will dispatch goods on clearance of any of the above.Overseas buyer's payment via PayPal only (or other to be agreed).I do not accept - non UK. cheques, non UK. money orders (other than that listed above), so please don't ask.MISCELLANY A buyer with less that 10 feedbacks please contact me before placing a bid. All parcels are well packed and protected with strong boxes, bubble wrap and packaging peanuts where necessaryPlease only bid if you accept the above terms and conditions. so please read them carefully as they are binding.Do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information. GOOD LUCK

Price: 265 GBP

Location: London

End Time: 2024-10-23T17:22:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 48.94 GBP