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London 1870 superb solid silver gilt afternoon tea cutlery service by famous maker HENRY HOLLAND.

London 1870 English hallmarked solid silver gilt most unusual afternoon tea cutlery service by very famous spoon maker Henry Holland, comprising three pieces in the original fitted case. The pieces comprise both long and short handled caddy spoons, and a matching pair of sugar nips. With original gilding, the cast elegant pierced and twisted stems are designed with figures to both top and bottom. There is a fine feathered rat tail to the ovoid bowls. Very clear hallmarks. The pieces are contained in the original blue lined velvet case. Weight-75 grams. Sizes-long handled caddy spoon 4.75 inches long by 1.4 inches wide; short handled caddy spoon 4 inches long by 1.25 inches wide; sugar nips 4.75 inches long. A rare set in excellent condition, having had little use in their lifetime.

High quality Victorian 4-piece silver tea and coffee set

This is a quite superb high quality 4-piece Victorian tea and coffee set by the top class silversmiths Martin, Hall & Co. The set comprises Coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. The set is designed with half reeded circular bodies with a plain band surmounted by a band of beautiful leaf engraving and high beaded shoulders, and leaf capped reeded handles. The hinged covers of the teapot and coffee pot have an applied rosette band and silver finials with a leaf surround. The teapot and coffee pot have ivory thermal inserts. The interiors of the cream jug and coffee pot are gilt. Condition: Virtually perfect. There are no dents or splits and no scratching to the plain surfaces. There is a slight raised mark on the interior of the lid of the teapot. This might have been original or is possibly an old repair. It doesn’t show on the upper side of the lid and I think it’s of little consequence, but should be mentioned. The hinges of the coffee pot and tea pot are perfect and the lids open and close perfectly and precisely. The pins where the thermal inserts are attached to the handles are all in place and the handles are perfectly firm. The coffee pot and teapot are perfectly clean inside. Dimensions: Teapot is 5” (13 cm) tall and measures 10” (25 cm) from the edge of the handle to the tip of the spout. Coffee pot is 7 ½” (19 cm) tall and measures 9” (22 cm) from the edge of the handle to the tip of the spout. The cream jug is 3” (7.5 cm) tall and measures 5 ½” (14 cm) from the edge of the handle to the tip of the spout. The sugar bowl is 4” (10 cm) tall and measures 6 ¾” (17 cm) from the edge of one handle to the edge of the other. Weight: The teapot weighs 20 oz (570g). The coffee pot weighs 21 ½ oz ( 600g). The cream jug weighs 6 ½ oz (170g). The sugar bowl weighs 10 ½ oz (300g). Total weight of the set is 58 ½ oz (1640g). Capacity: Teapot 2 ¼ pints (1.2 litres). Coffee pot 2 ¼ pints (1.3 litres) Maker: Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall of Martin, Hall & Co Hallmark: London 1893 If you would like to purchase, view, or require further information including postage costs please contact us at marshalee@btinternet.com or call us on 07918 917206 quoting ref: m32

Large heavy1908 45 oz 3-piece silver tea set service

This is a very good quality large and heavy 3-piece silver tea service by the very good silversmiths Charles Boyton & Son. The set comprises a teapot, twin-handled sugar pot and milk jug. Each piece is of cushion form beautifully embossed with C-scrolls amongst scrolling flowers and leaves on a matt background, with a plain silver band to the top and a C-scroll cartouche, and stands on four ball feet. There is a monogram to each cartouche which I think reads JHS. The teapot has matching embossing to the hinged lid and to the base of the spout. The teapot has a silver handle with ivory thermal inserts, a sure sign of a quality tea set. It also has a silver and ebony finial attached by a silver wing nut and bolt. The sugar pot and cream jug have lightly gilt interiors. Condition: Virtually perfect. There are no dents splits or repairs. The handle of the teapot is firm and perfectly solid with no movement, the silver pins being precisely in place. The spout is undamaged and the hinges of the lid are in perfect condition so that the lid opens and closes perfectly and exactly in place. The interiors of all three pieces are perfectly clean. Dimensions: The teapot measures 11 ¾” (29.5 cm) from the tip of the spout to the edge of the handle and is 6 ½” (16 cm) tall. The sugar pot measures 7 ¼” (18.5 cm) from the edge of one handle to the other and is 4 ¼” (10.5 cm) high. The milk jug measures 5 ¼” (13 cm) from the edge of the handle to the tip of the spout and is 3 ¾” (9 cm) high. Weight: The teapot weighs 28 ½ oz (810g). The sugar pot weighs 10 ½ oz (300g). The milk jug weighs 6 oz (170g). Total weight is 45 oz ( 1280g) Maker: Charles Boyton & Sons Hallmark: Sheffield 1908 If you would like to purchase, view, or require further information including postage costs please contact us at marshalee@btinternet.com or call us on 07918 917206 quoting ref: m25

Fluted 3-piece silver coffee set

This is an extremely elegant good quality individual coffee set by the very good makers Goldsmiths and Silversmiths. It is of solid silver and hallmarked 1918. The set comprises a coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. They are in an extremely attractive fluted design. The coffee pot has a scrolled wooden handle and silver and wooden finial, the cream jug has a scrolled silver handle. The milk and sugar have lightly gilt interiors. Each piece has a small engraved star crest, possibly a crest for a hotel or shipping line. It could be for the White Star Line, but I don’t know. Condition: Excellent. No dents nicks splits or repairs and no scratching. Dimensions: The coffee pot is 6” (15 cm) tall and 3” (7cm) in diameter at the base. The cream jug is 2 ½” (6.5 cm) tall and 2 ½” (6 cm) in diameter at the base. The sugar bowl is 1 ¾” (4.5 cm) tall and 2 ¼” (5.5 cm) diameter at the base. The interiors of all three pieces are perfectly clean. Weight: 14 oz (400g) the set Capacity: The coffee pot holds ½ pint (300 ml) Maker: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd Hallmark: London 1918 If you would like to purchase, view, or require further information including postage costs please contact us at marshalee@btinternet.com or call us on 07918 917206 quoting ref: m30

Edwardian silver 3-pce miniature teaset

A miniature 3-pce teaset iin silver hallmarked for Birmingham 1906. Maker's mark for Levi & Salaman. Consisting of teapot with hiunged lid, creamer & sugar basin. Size of teapot Ht.2.5cms, span from tip of spout to handle 5cms. NB Miniatures of various domestic items were popular collectables in the latter years of the 19th and the beginning of 20th century

Liberty & Co. Silver Teapot

Liberty & Co. silver bachelor teapot with boxwood handle. Birmingham 1910.

SOLID SILVER TEASET 1898.41 TROY OUNCES

This superb silver Victorian teaset is made in a classical Georgian style and manufactured by the prestigious London silversmith Alexander Clark and assayed in Sheffield in 1898. The teaset is made from heavy gauge silver, weighing a substantial 41 troy ounces (1275 gr). The set is larger than average, the teapot measuring 11.75" (30cm) from handle to spout and 6.5" (16.5cm) high, and weighing 754 grams. The sugar bowl measures 7" (18cm) from handle to handle by 4" (10cm) high and weighs 318 grams. The cream jug measures 5.5" (14cm) from handle to spout by 3.5" (9cm) high and weighs 203 grams. The total weight is 41 troy ounces (1275 grams). The set is in excellent condition. There are no inscriptions, initials or crests on any item and never have been. The set is gilded inside, a sign of quality. The hallmarks are clear and legible. This is a fine example of the quality work of the English silversmith, and would enhance anyone's home or silver collection.

SOLID SILVER TEAPOT 1906

A beautiful Edwardian solid silver teapot, 26 troy ounces, made in 1906 by the London silversmiths William Hutton & Sons Ltd. who were renowned for manufacturing items of the highest quality. This particularly large teapot measures 11.5" from handle to spout, and 5.5" high to the top of the finial. It has no engraving or monograms, and is in very good condition, with the exception of a few surface scratches commensurate with age. The elegant lines of this teapot would enhance any home or silver collection.

Birmingham 1928 solid English hallmarked silver tea caddy with fluted body.

Birmingham 1928 solid English hallmarked silver tea caddy with unusual fluted body and chased and applied leaf edge. Rolled edge domed top completes the design. Weighs 150 grams, and sized 3.75 inches high by 3.5 inches wide. Engraving to top. In very good condition.

19thC set of French elegant solid silver hallmarked teaspoons in fitted case.

19th century French solid silver hallmarked set of 6 delicate teaspoon sized spoons with original pale gilding to bowls, and double struck foliate stems and terminals. Presented in very nice fitted case, with associated silverplate tongs. 5.25 inches long. Spoons weigh 80 grams alone. A lovely, elegant, and unusual set in very good condition.

Georgian Silver Tea Pot.

Antique Geo. III silver tea pot; of oval form with hinged lid and "pineapple" finiale. Later decorated in rococo style to body, spout and cover. Good maker. London. 1798. John Emes.

19thC ornate set of 5 solid silver French hallmarked silver gilt tea knives.

19th century (post 1838) set of 5 French 1st standard solid hallmarked silver gilt tea knives, with .950 fine content. This is a higher silver content than English sterling. They are excellent quality, and weigh a full 305 grams. Marked to both blades and handles. With beautiful shell and leaf pattern to handles, these knives are excellent for cheese, butter, or cake, and would look lovely on any table. 8 inches long. In very good condition. RESERVED

Sheffield 1905 solid silver Art Nouveau cased set of sugar bowl, cream jug and sugar tongs, by James Deakin and Sons.

Sheffield 1905 solid English hallmarked silver set of Art Nouveau twin handled tea service comprising sugar bowl, cream jug, and sugar tongs in original shaped fitted case by very good makers James Deakin and Sons, and retailed by famous retailer Hamilton and Co. of India. Graceful flowing repousse design is complemented by original gilt interiors. The boat shape of the sugar bowl, and helmet shape of the jug are lovely. Sizes-jug 3.74 inches wide by 2.5 inches high; sugar bowl 5 inches wide by 2.75 high; sugar tongs 3.5 inches long. All are enclosed in the original shaped and fitted case, with the only blemish being the silk in the interior lid of the case is foxed, which can be easily changed. A lovely 3 piece set of sterling silver in excellent condition.

1940 set of aesthetic silverplate teaspoons in original case.

With registered marks for 1940, a set of 6 aesthetic design English silverplate teaspoons in original fitted case, in mint condition, appearing to never have been used. 5.25 inches long.

London 1904 solid silver cased service for tea or coffee, in fitted case by Wakely and Wheeler.

London 1904 solid English hallmarked silver monogrammed 10 piece set of tea or coffee accessories made by James Wakely and Frank Wheeler, and retailed by Robinson and Co, on The Square in Shrewsbury. The complete and matching set comprises 6 spoons, sugar bowl, milk jug and sugar tongs, and the original shaped and fitted case, lined in gathered silk and velvet, all in excellent condition. The bowl and jug stand on hooved feet surmounted by shells. Size of jug 4.25 inches wide by 3 inches high; bowl is 4 inches in diameter by 2.25 inches high. Fitted case total size is 11 inches wide, by 10 inches deep by 5 inches high. A very simple and elegant design, and a most unusual gift with practical use.

Birmingham 1947 rare solid silver tea strainer

Birmingham 1947 rare solid English hallmarked silver tea strainer with most unusual design of pierced strainer mounted on swivel holder, which drains into teapot shaped stand with spout, which can then be poured out! The whole with ebony carved handle. A novelty tea strainer made in solid silver, so cleverly made. A useful strainer, and perfect for either the tea lover, or a collector of novelty silver. I have never seen another like it. In very good condition.