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Antique Silver Benjamin Smith Tea Set.
George James Antiques
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Antique Silver Benjamin Smith Tea Set.

18th century
Description

Magnificent three piece Geo.IV silver tea set; of circular form with the added feature of the tea pot having it's own stand and fitted burner to keep the contents of the tea pot warm. The tea pot has a marvellous cast snake decoration to the handle. Each piece is decorated with half-fluting to the body, and the borders are of gadroon and shell pattern. Each piece bears a crest and is fully hallmarked, Quite the best tea set we have had for some time and the ultimate plus is the maker, Benjamin Smith, one of the finest makers of the period. The quality is outstanding and the weight heavy, the design is amazing; this really has everything that the discerning buyer should be looking for.

London. 1824/5. Benjamin Smith.

Height of tea pot and stand 21.5cm

Total weight 74 troy oz/2302gm

APHA (ivory registration certificate) WN8PNFXZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Regency Sterling Silver Tea Set to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153726
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2229
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Description
Magnificent three piece Geo.
“
IV silver tea set; of circular form with the added feature of the tea pot having it's own stand and fitted burner to keep the contents of the tea pot warm.
George James Antiques

The tea pot has a marvellous cast snake decoration to the handle. Each piece is decorated with half-fluting to the body, and the borders are of gadroon and shell pattern. Each piece bears a crest and is fully hallmarked, Quite the best tea set we have had for some time and the ultimate plus is the maker, Benjamin Smith, one of the finest makers of the period. The quality is outstanding and the weight heavy, the design is amazing; this really has everything that the discerning buyer should be looking for.

London. 1824/5. Benjamin Smith.

Height of tea pot and stand 21.5cm

Total weight 74 troy oz/2302gm

APHA (ivory registration certificate) WN8PNFXZ

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Regency Sterling Silver Tea Set to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153726
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2229
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A three-piece Regency sterling silver tea set featuring fluted bodies, leaf-capped handles, and gilded interiors.
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Archive I A three-piece Regency sterling silver tea set featuring fluted bodies, leaf-capped handles, and gilded interiors.

Antique Silver Benjamin Smith Tea Set.

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Telephone 01488 580 048
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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A three-piece Regency sterling silver tea set featuring fluted bodies, leaf-capped handles, and gilded interiors.
Antique Silver Benjamin Smith Tea Set.
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A three-piece Regency sterling silver tea set featuring fluted bodies, leaf-capped handles, and gilded interiors.
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Regency era silver tea sets, produced during the early nineteenth century, are defined by neoclassical forms, low profile squat proportions, heavy gadrooning, and ornate foliage or scroll work.

These services were hand-crafted from sterling silver (925 purity), often featuring silver-gilt (vermeil) interiors on cream jugs and sugar bowls to prevent corrosion from milk or acid, alongside turned wooden heat insulators on teapot handles.

Authentic British silver bears a complete set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the sovereigns head duty mark, leopards head or town mark, lion passant for sterling quality, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Displaying a silver tea set on a polished sideboard top, credenza, or butler tray creates a refined focal point that bridges historical metalwork with modern dining decor.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive dip solutions or dishwashers that can strip fine gilding or damage soft solder joints.
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