Arts and Crafts Copper Tea Set with Tray Circa 1920

An aged copper tea set with matching tray with a nice dark patina.

 

The handmade set consists of a teapot with lid, a creamer, a sugar with lid and a wood handled tray all done in an arts and crafts style. They are made from copper with a tin or zinc liner for the teapot. The teapot has a bamboo-wrapped handle. The tray has two handles made from a stained wood that are then wrapped in a heavy copper wire. The tray has a hammered finish with a wide rim that curves outward.

 

All of the pieces have a stamped totem pole on the base.

 

 

Tray – 18 ½” (47.0 cm) wide x 11 ½” (29.2 cm) deep x 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) tall.

Kettle – 8” (20.3 cm) wide x 6 7/8” (17.5 cm) diameter x 4 ¼” (10.8 cm) tall

Sugar – 6 7/8” (17.5 cm) wide x 4 ½” (11.4 cm) diameter x 2 1/8” (5.4 cm) tall.

Creamer – 5 5/8” (14.9 cm) long x 4 ½” (11.4 cm) diameter x 2 1/8” (5.4 cm) tall.

Weighs 4 lbs 10 oz (2100 g)

 

CONDITION

 

There are no breaks, cracks, repairs or dents. The copper has a darkened patina from age and use. There is wear from usage, especially on the bases and tray surface. There are a few green spots on the tray. The sugar bowl is missing its lid.

 

A truly Arts and Crafts copper tea set that is now over 100 years old.