This sterling silver cream and sugar set with matching underplate is a quietly confident piece of table silver—clean-lined, purposeful, and beautifully made, the way good silver has always been.
The set consists of a lidded sugar bowl and a creamer, each with smooth, rounded bodies that sit on subtle ball feet, giving them lift and presence without fuss. The creamer features a well-formed pouring spout and a sturdy, squared handle that feels balanced in the hand—designed to be used, not merely admired. The sugar bowl mirrors this form, creating a harmonious pair that reads as intentional and architectural.
Both pieces rest on a faceted rectangular underplate, whose chamfered corners and stepped border add just enough structure to frame the set elegantly. The tray grounds the composition visually while keeping the tabletop orderly—an old-school solution that never went out of style.
The underside of the tray is clearly marked “STERLING”, along with the model or production number 607, confirming solid sterling silver construction throughout. The silver has a pleasing weight and substance, with a smooth polish that highlights the crisp geometry of the forms rather than distracting from them.
Stylistically, this set leans toward a mid-century modern sensibility, favoring clean surfaces and proportion over ornament. It transitions effortlessly from a formal coffee service to a more casual breakfast table—proof that restraint, when done well, is never boring.
A refined and practical ensemble, this cream, sugar, and underplate set is exactly what good sterling should be: useful, handsome, and made to earn its place on the table—one cup at a time.
Creator:
Manchester Silver Co. & S. S. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1940's
Condition:
Excellent
This sterling silver cream and sugar set with matching underplate is a quietly confident piece of table silver—clean-lined, purposeful, and beautifully made, the way good silver has always been.
The set consists of a lidded sugar bowl and a creamer, each with smooth, rounded bodies that sit on subtle ball feet, giving them lift and presence without fuss. The creamer features a well-formed pouring spout and a sturdy, squared handle that feels balanced in the hand—designed to be used, not merely admired. The sugar bowl mirrors this form, creating a harmonious pair that reads as intentional and architectural.
Both pieces rest on a faceted rectangular underplate, whose chamfered corners and stepped border add just enough structure to frame the set elegantly. The tray grounds the composition visually while keeping the tabletop orderly—an old-school solution that never went out of style.
The underside of the tray is clearly marked “STERLING”, along with the model or production number 607, confirming solid sterling silver construction throughout. The silver has a pleasing weight and substance, with a smooth polish that highlights the crisp geometry of the forms rather than distracting from them.
Stylistically, this set leans toward a mid-century modern sensibility, favoring clean surfaces and proportion over ornament. It transitions effortlessly from a formal coffee service to a more casual breakfast table—proof that restraint, when done well, is never boring.
A refined and practical ensemble, this cream, sugar, and underplate set is exactly what good sterling should be: useful, handsome, and made to earn its place on the table—one cup at a time.
Creator:
Manchester Silver Co. & S. S. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1940's
Condition:
Excellent
