Picqout Ware Tea Set

This stylish and collectible mid century tea set was produced in the Northampton foundry of Burrage and Boyd, designed by Jean Picquot.  The material used is a unique magnesium/aluminium alloy that they named Magnalium.  Most of the items in the range were cast as a single piece and the solid construction is efficient at retaining heat.  The handles are made from the wood of sycamore trees.  

The set is comprised of a teapot, hot water pot, lidded sugar bowl and milk jug.

Teapot - Height 11 cm Diameter 14 cm Handle to Spout 26 cm

Hot Water Pot - Height 17 cm Diameter 10 cm Handle to Spout18 cm

Milk Jug - 9.5 cm Diameter 8 cm Handle to Spout 13 cm

Sugar Bowl - Height 8 cm Width 9.5 cm

The set has signs of wear commensurate with age and use, mainly a bit of dulling to the surface finish.