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Victorian Sterling Silver 6 Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs London 1883 Engraved 110g
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Victorian Sterling Silver 6 Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs London 1883 Engraved 110g

19th century
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An attractive Victorian sterling silver tea set comprising six teaspoons and a pair of matching sugar tongs, with detailed engraved birds, flowers and foliage. The decoration extends across the spoon bowls and handles, creating an elegant coordinated set.

Hallmarked London 1883 and attributed to Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Contents: Six teaspoons and one pair of sugar tongs/nips

Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

Period: Victorian

Hallmarks: London, 1883

Maker attribution: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Total weight: Approximately 110 grams

Teaspoon length: Approximately 11 cm

Decoration: Engraved bird and botanical motifs

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated this Victorian Silver Teaspoon Set to the Victorian era.

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An attractive Victorian sterling silver tea set comprising six teaspoons and a pair of matching sugar tongs, with detailed engraved birds, flowers and foliage. The decoration extends across the spoon bowls and handles, creating an elegant coordinated set.
fig 1. Set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs featuring engraved bird and foliate motifs.
fig 1. Victorian Sterling Silver 6 Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs London 1883 Engraved 110g

Hallmarked London 1883 and attributed to Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Contents: Six teaspoons and one pair of sugar tongs/nips

Material: Sterling silver, 925 standard

Period: Victorian

Hallmarks: London, 1883

fig 2. Set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs featuring engraved bird and foliate motifs.
fig 2. Victorian Sterling Silver 6 Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs London 1883 Engraved 110g

Maker attribution: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.

Total weight: Approximately 110 grams

Teaspoon length: Approximately 11 cm

Decoration: Engraved bird and botanical motifs

We professionally package all our items for safety with Free UK postage and tracking **

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated this Victorian Silver Teaspoon Set to the Victorian era.

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Set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs featuring engraved bird and foliate motifs.
Victorian Sterling Silver 6 Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs London 1883 Engraved 110g
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Set of six Victorian sterling silver teaspoons and matching sugar tongs featuring engraved bird and foliate motifs.
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  • ObjectTeaspoons & Sugar Tongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved bird motif, Foliate engraving, Bright-cut decoration

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Victorian sterling silver teaspoons often featured intricate hand-engraved motifs, bright-cut patterns, or foliage inspired by the Aesthetic Movement. Sets typically included six or twelve matching spoons alongside complementary sugar tongs.

Pieces were crafted from sterling silver (.925 purity) using traditional silversmithing techniques, including hand-stamping, die-sinking, and hand-engraving before being submitted to British assay offices for hallmarking.

Authentic British silver from this era carries a series of stamped hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling purity, the leopards head for the London Assay Office, a specific date letter, and a makers mark.

Silver tea sets and flatware can be displayed on a sideboard tray, arranged in a glass-fronted cabinet, or integrated into modern dining table settings to add historical texture.

Silver should be washed gently in warm soapy water, rinsed, and dried immediately with a soft cloth. Regular polishing with a specialized silver cloth prevents heavy tarnish and maintains surface detail.
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