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Mid 19th Century Silver Plated Bachelor Tea Set by Smith Sissons
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Mid 19th Century Silver Plated Bachelor Tea Set by Smith Sissons

19th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A fine silver plated tea set all marked with the bell mark for Smith Sissons & Co of Sheffield (1848). Lovely small bachelor size set on matching marked tray. Wonderfully elegant set with beaded edge detailing and blank cartouches to all pieces.

In good condition overall with no dents or splits. Slight surface wear to some of the engraved detailing and one small mark to the tea pot.

Total weight approx 1.5kg.

Tray measures approx 37.5cm from handle to handle. Depth approx 22cm.

Tea Pot - height approx 13cm. Span approx 19cm.

Sugar Bowl - height approx 9.5cm. Span approx 14cm.

Milk Jug - Height approx 9cm. Span approx 10.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Set to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123206
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Description
A fine silver plated tea set all marked with the bell mark for Smith Sissons & Co of Sheffield (1848). Lovely small bachelor size set on matching marked tray. Wonderfully elegant set with beaded edge detailing and blank cartouches to all pieces.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated bachelor tea set comprising a teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and matching tray with engraved decoration.
fig 1. Mid 19th Century Silver Plated Bachelor Tea Set by Smith Sissons

In good condition overall with no dents or splits. Slight surface wear to some of the engraved detailing and one small mark to the tea pot.

Total weight approx 1.5kg.

Tray measures approx 37.5cm from handle to handle. Depth approx 22cm.

Tea Pot - height approx 13cm. Span approx 19cm.

Sugar Bowl - height approx 9.5cm. Span approx 14cm.

Milk Jug - Height approx 9cm. Span approx 10.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Set to the 1850s.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123206
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An antique silver-plated bachelor tea set comprising a teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and matching tray with engraved decoration.
Mid 19th Century Silver Plated Bachelor Tea Set by Smith Sissons
Ref: SA1123206
An antique silver-plated bachelor tea set comprising a teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and matching tray with engraved decoration.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTea Services
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handles, Engraved cartouches, Beaded borders, Domed lids
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 37.5 cm (15 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A bachelor tea set is a scaled-down tea service traditionally designed for single-person use or intimate settings, comprising a smaller teapot, milk jug, and sugar bowl, often accompanied by a matching tray.

These items typically feature a base metal such as Britannia metal or nickel silver coated with a layer of pure silver using early electroplating techniques or traditional Sheffield plating methods.

Authenticity is determined by examining makers marks, hallmarks, the quality of hand-engraving, the weight of the metal, and signs of natural oxidisation and wear on the silver plate.

Displaying the set on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or dining table introduces a reflective metallic element that complements both traditional and modern interior schemes.

Antique silver plate should be cleaned sparingly using non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the plating and ruin the underlying patina.
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