Art Deco tea and coffee set, 20th century

Art Deco tea and coffee set from the first half of the 20th century.
Consists of a teapot, coffee pot, and milk jug.
Silver-plated metal with a hammered finish and wooden accents.
Unmarked.
Signs of age and use.
Measurements: 12 x 21 x 12 cm (teapot); 14 x 19 x 12 cm (coffee pot); and 12 x 19 x 11 cm (milk jug).

This tea and coffee set combines rounded bodies with a hammered finish and spouts and handles featuring geometric lines. The spherical wooden joints introduce hallmarks of contrast in materials and enhance the set’s character. The decoration arises from the metalwork itself and the composition of the forms, in keeping with the Art Deco style.