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A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service Joseph Craddock 1827
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A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service Joseph Craddock 1827

19th century
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Stunning William IV Solid Silver 4-Piece Coffee & Tea Set by Joseph Craddock – London 1827

A fine and impressive early 19th-century solid silver tea and coffee service from the reign of William IV, made by renowned London silversmith Joseph Craddock in 1827. The set is fully hallmarked and crafted in classic Georgian style with elegant proportions and decorative detailing.

Approximate Dimensions & Weights:

• Coffee Pot: 21 cm (H) x 25 cm (W, incl. spout/handle) x 14 cm (D) — 920g

• Tea Pot: 13 cm (H) x 27 cm (W) x 17 cm (D) — 710g

• Sugar Bowl: 10 cm (H) x 20 cm (W) x 14 cm (D) — 415g

• Cream Jug: 11 cm (H) x 15 cm (W) x 11 cm (D) — 285g

Total Weight: 2330 grams (2.33 kg) of solid sterling silver.

Key Features:

• Maker: Joseph Craddock

• Date: 1827

• Assay Office: London

• Monograms: None (if applicable)

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver (hallmarked)

• Style: William IV / Early Victorian

Insulators Are made of Sterling Silver

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Service to the 19th Century.

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SA1156242
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Stunning William IV Solid Silver 4-Piece Coffee & Tea Set by Joseph Craddock – London 1827
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A fine and impressive early 19th-century solid silver tea and coffee service from the reign of William IV, made by renowned London silversmith Joseph Craddock in 1827.
Bushells Antiques

The set is fully hallmarked and crafted in classic Georgian style with elegant proportions and decorative detailing.

fig 1. A four-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service with lobed bodies, floral finials, and gilt interiors on the cream jug and sugar bowl.
fig 1. A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service Joseph Craddock 1827

Approximate Dimensions & Weights:

• Coffee Pot: 21 cm (H) x 25 cm (W, incl. spout/handle) x 14 cm (D) — 920g

• Tea Pot: 13 cm (H) x 27 cm (W) x 17 cm (D) — 710g

• Sugar Bowl: 10 cm (H) x 20 cm (W) x 14 cm (D) — 415g

fig 2. A four-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service with lobed bodies, floral finials, and gilt interiors on the cream jug and sugar bowl.
fig 2. A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service Joseph Craddock 1827

• Cream Jug: 11 cm (H) x 15 cm (W) x 11 cm (D) — 285g

Total Weight: 2330 grams (2.33 kg) of solid sterling silver.

Key Features:

• Maker: Joseph Craddock

• Date: 1827

• Assay Office: London

• Monograms: None (if applicable)

• Material: 925 Sterling Silver (hallmarked)

• Style: William IV / Early Victorian

Insulators Are made of Sterling Silver

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Tea Service to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156242
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A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & Coffee Service Joseph Craddock 1827

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A four-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service with lobed bodies, floral finials, and gilt interiors on the cream jug and sugar bowl.
A William IV Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea & coffee service Joseph Craddock 1827
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A four-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service with lobed bodies, floral finials, and gilt interiors on the cream jug and sugar bowl.
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  • ObjectTea & Coffee Services
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver-Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLobed melon body, Leaf-capped handle, Floral finial, C-scroll handle

This early nineteenth-century four-piece tea and coffee service comprises a tall coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl, and a cream jug made of solid sterling silver with a bright reflective finish and warm golden-gilt interiors inside the open bowl and jug. Each vessel exhibits a lobed melon body resting upon small scrolled feet, detailed with leaf-capped handles, C-scroll handles on the vessels, and floral finials atop the fitted lids. Fully hallmarked and created in London by Joseph Craddock in 1827 during the reign of William IV, the set displays classical Georgian proportions without monograms. Designed for formal service or display, this grand ensemble brings traditional elegance to a dining room sideboard top or a living room display cabinet. The individual pieces measure between 10 cm and 21 cm in height, offering a substantial table presence for daily use or hosting guests during afternoon tea.

FAQs

Silver produced during the William IV period (18301837) and late Regency era frequently features robust, heavy proportions with ornate lobed or melon-shaped bodies. Silversmiths applied elaborate naturalistic ornament, including cast leaf finials, scroll handles, and chased floral motifs.

These services were crafted from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Lids were fitted with cast silver or ebony finials, while creamers and sugar basins were frequently finished with interiors lined in gold gilt to protect the silver from chemical corrosion caused by milk and sugar acids.

Authentic pieces carry full British hallmark sequences struck into the metal. These include the lion passant for sterling quality, a makers mark, a town mark such as the leopards head for London, a date letter, and the monarchs head duty mark depicting William IV or George IV.

An antique silver service can be displayed on a polished wooden sideboard, a marble console, or a tray atop a drinks trolley. Combining reflective silver surfaces with contemporary minimalist decor provides a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern lines.

Regular dusting and gentle polishing with a soft cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver cream will prevent tarnish build-up. Pieces should be washed by hand in warm, soapy water, thoroughly dried immediately to avoid water spots, and stored in tarnish-inhibiting cloth bags away from high humidity.
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