Tea Service Antiques

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

ROCKINGHAM PART TEA SERVICE, c1830

A beautiful Rockingham part tea service, comprising two tea cups and saucers, cream jug and cake plate. Superbly decorated with oak leaves in green and gilt. Saucers marked with the griffin mark in puce. Dates to c1830, pattern 1268. Very good condition. SUMMER SALE NOW ON - PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

19thC handpainted Victorian china nursery tea service.

19th century Victorian handpainted china nursery tea service comprising 20 pieces: teapot and lid, sugar bowl and lid, milk jug, waste bowl, two cake plates, and six cups and saucers, all decorated with handpainted floral garlands. All pieces are in very good condition with the exception of one saucer that was previously broken and restuck. Size: teapot 6.5 inches wide including handle, and 4 inches high. Jug 3.5 inches wide including handle by 3.5 inches high. Sugar bowl 3.25 inches diameter by 3.5 inches high. Cake plates 7 inches wide including handles. Waste bowl 3.75 inches diameter by 2.25 inches high. Cup 3.5 inches wide including handle, and 1.75 inches high. Saucer 4 3/8 inches diameter. A lovely and hard to find complete nursery tea service, in very good condition.

20thC Japanese tea service.

20th century 24 piece Japanese tea service comprised of six each of cups, saucers, and side plates; plus tea pot with cover and warming stand; jug and sugar bowl with cover. All pieces have pretty design of trees and woods, mainly in blue and green colours on white ground. In excellent condition.

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.

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.

Aynsley bone china coffee service with silver spoons

Aynsley very fine quality cased set of six coffee cans and saucers, and six matching solid English hallmarked silver gilt and enamel coffee spoons hallmarked Birmingham 1961. The china is a crimson, cream and gilt leafed pattern, and is marked number 163. The whole is encased in original blue case, and is in original pristine condition. Retailed by Garrard's, fine maker's, maker to the Queen. A fine complete service of 18 pieces.

Birmingham 1909 solid silver tea service

Birmingham 1909 solid English hallmarked silver 3 piece tea service comprising an unusual tea pot, sugar bowl and cream jug, all with 10 lobed sides, and gadrooned edges. The teapot is large, measuring 11.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches high, and has a wood handle and finial, and fluted lid. Maker is William Davis. The sugar bowl is 7.5 inches wide by 4.75 inches high, and has two silver handles and a gilt interior. The milk jug is 5.25 wide by 4.25 high and also has a gilt interior. An excellent service of wonderful quality, style and condition.

Victorian Silver Tea & Coffee Service.

Top quality early Victorian antique silver 4 piece tea and coffee service. Engraved melon pattern on shaped pedestal feet. This tea & coffee service is of the highest standard by one of the finest makers of it's period. It has vacant cartouches and gilt interiors, the engraved pattern is crisp and bright and is altogether a superb item. London. 1846. Joseph Angell Senior & Junior. Height of Coffee Pot 26.5cm.

LARGE Art Deco Wedgewood tea and desert service, C.1930's

A BEAUTIFULL LARGE Wedgewood tea and desert service, C.1930's. Just look at those wonderfull Art Deco angular handles and designs. VERY Clarice Cliff like. This EXTENSIVE set is in LOVELY CONDITION. All pieces are fully marked as per photos with the Wedgewood stamp, and some other impressed numerals. I am happy to ship this set all over the world, as I have done so many times in the past with large and small items. I like the 6 cups and saucers the best.

French Limoges China Coffee Service

A French Limoges gilded china coffee service,with a delicate floral pattern, comprising 10 cups and saucers, a lidded sugar bowl, cream jug and coffee pot. Marked "C&P Limoges Unique" circa 1930 in excellent condition

A BEAUTIFULL FULL silver tea and coffee service by EDWARD HUTTON, London 1886

A COMPLETE and BEAUTIFULL FULL silver tea and coffee service by EDWARD HUTTON, London 1886. All pieces are fully stamped with the lion, EH and dated for 1886. My photos cannot show this lovely set properly. I have a record of just a similar coffepot that was sold at Halls fine art auctioneers on 21/11/2003 for £200 plus 15% premium, and it was not as nice a shape. This set is fresh to the market, as it came from a private house who had it in the family for many years.

Silver Tea & Coffee Service.

4 piece silver tea and coffee service; plain melon form, the spouts with masks and bird's head terminals on scroll paw feet. Good substantial piece; faultless. Sheffield. 1973. Cooper Bros. & Sons. Height of Coffee Pot 23cm.