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Antique Silver Plated Samovar or Tea Urn by John Round & Sons C1880
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Antique Silver Plated Samovar or Tea Urn by John Round & Sons C1880

19th century
Sold 14 July 2025 · Honey Tilley Antiques
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An attractive antique silver plated samovar or tea urn. Standing on four large ball & claw feet supporting a square base. Waisted at the bottom rising to a bulbous body. Shaped handles. Finely engraved with swirls and flowers. Vacant cartouche. This has not been replated, showing minimal wear. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for John around & Sons of Sheffield stamped to base rim.

Height approximately: 56 cm (22")

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Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Urn to the 1880s.

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SA960169
Dealers Internal Reference
A20770
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Description
An attractive antique silver plated samovar or tea urn. Standing on four large ball & claw feet supporting a square base. Waisted at the bottom rising to a bulbous body. Shaped handles. Finely engraved with swirls and flowers. Vacant cartouche. This has not been replated, showing minimal wear. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for John around & Sons of Sheffield stamped to base rim.

Height approximately: 56 cm (22")

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Where shipping costs are automatically calculated at checkout

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Tea Urn to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA960169
Dealers Internal Ref
A20770
Honey Tilley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2023
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An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver Plated Samovar or Tea Urn by John Round & Sons C1880

Archive II An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View II
Archive III An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View III
Archive IV An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View IV
Archive V An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View V
Archive VI An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View VI
Archive VII An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet. View IX
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Honey Tilley Antiques
Telephone 0207 359 4127 or 07775 676917
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N1 8EF
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An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet.
Antique silver plated samovar or tea urn by John Round & Sons c1880
Ref: SA960169
An ornate antique silver-plated tea urn featuring scrolled handles, an engraved body, a spigot, and a tiered square base supported by feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Urns and Samovars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolled handles, Engraved cartouche, Cast spigot, Paw feet

FAQs

Tea urns and samovars gained prominence in European and Russian households during the 18th and 19th centuries, primarily used for heating water during formal tea service.

They were typically fashioned from copper, brass, or Britannia metal, and heavily plated with silver using early electroplating techniques, complemented by cast handles and spouts.

Authenticity is determined by maker marks, old Sheffield plate or early electroplate characteristics, hand-chased ornamentation, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

An antique urn serves as a striking focal point on a sideboard or console table, contrasting effectively with minimalist contemporary decor.

Use a non-abrasive silver polish specifically formulated for plated items, apply with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh scrubbing to protect the underlying base metal.
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