During the 19th century silver tea sets became a must have for any fashionable family in Britain. 18th century sets are much rarer due to the expense of buying all the pieces together, and the scarcity of tea, coffee and sugar. Designs of tea sets changed as fashions did, from ornate, to arts and crafts, to modernist styles, but all are equally popular today.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by Joseph Gloster Ltd., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features lobed sides, and engraved swags and bows throughout. The teapot measures 4.25"(14.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the sugar and cream are in proportion. The set together weighs 29.3 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1937, this handsome, 3 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, a cream jug and a sugar bowl, all plain in style. The Teapot measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(22cm) from handle to spout, by 4.25"12cm) deep, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 22 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 and 1919 by Elkington & Co., this very handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, all plain in design, with panelled shaping to each, and a wooden handle and finial to the teapot. The tea pot measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout, by 5"(13cm) deep, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 29 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1997 - 2000 by Pruden & Smith, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is of Modernist design, and features a wooden handle and finial to the tea pot (or coffee pot). The tea pot measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep, the milk jug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep, and the sugar bowl measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 2.5"(6cm) wide, by 2.5"(6cm) deep. Together all three pieces weigh approximately 27 troy ounces.
£1,595
Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Wakely & Wheeler, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is presented in its original box, and comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all with swirled panelling and pierced borders. The teapot measures 5.75"(14cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and the cream jug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) from handle to lip, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep. The three pieces weigh 25.2 troy ounces.
£1,795
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1902 by John Round & Son Ltd., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features sunken fluting, and shell and gadroon borders. The teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 61 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1932 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is a fine example of Art Deco design. The teapot measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The milk jug measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to spout, by 3.25"(8cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 5"(13cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep. The three piece set together weighs 26 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Chester in 1932 by Harold Edwin Landon, this stylish, Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises 3 pieces, and is in the arts and crafts taste. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 9.75"(25cm) from handle to spout, by 5.75"(14.5cm) deep, the milk jug measures 3.25"(8cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) from handle to spout, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and the sugar bowl that measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to handle, by 4.25"(11cm) deep. Together they weigh 28.7 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Joseph Angell II, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on 4 ball feet, and featuring gadroon borders and fluted detailing. The set together weighs 30.6 troy ounces.
The teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10.75"(27.5cm) from handle to spout, by 5"(12.5cm) deep. The cream jug measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) from handle to lip, by 3.25"(8cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) from handle to handle, by 4"(10cm) deep.
£1,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1945 by Stower & Wragg, this very handsome, art deco, sterling silver teaset, comprises of a water/coffee jug, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all plain in style and featuring egg and dart borders, and wooden handles and finials to the teapot and coffee jug. The coffee jug measures 7.5 inches (19cm) tall, by 8.25 inches (21cm) from handle to spout, the teapot measures 5.75 inches (14.5cm) tall, by 10.75 inches (27.5cm) from handle to spout, the cream jug measures 3.5 inches (9cm) tall, by 6.75 inches (17cm) from handle to handle, and the cream jug measures 3.25 inches (8.5cm) tall, by 6 inches (15cm) from handle to lip.
£2,475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1943 by J. B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is plain in design. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The four pieces together weigh 66 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Crispin Fuller, this elegant, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, has silver handles, shell and gadroon borders, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 11.75"(30cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The three pieces together weigh 44.8 troy ounces.
£2,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Martin, Hall & Co., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the 'Queen Anne' design. The teapot measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 10"( 25.5cm) handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. This tea set weighs 55.27 troy ounces in total.
£2,575
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1876 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is 'Urn' shaped, and features wonderful engraved decoration throughout. The teapot measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The three pieces together weigh 52.3 troy ounces.
£2,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1912 by J. Parkes & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, stands on ball feet, and features swag and bow engraving throughout. The teapot measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The four pieces together weigh 68 troy ounces.
£2,775
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1897 by Elkington & Co., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features ball feet, reed detailing, gadroon borders and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The four pieces together weigh 64.8 troy ounces.
£3,275
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by Barnards, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features half fluting, shell and gadroon borders, ball feet, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set together weighs 73 troy ounces.
£3,775
Hallmarked in London in 1947 by Walker & Hall, this fantastic, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is the height of Art Deco design, with a wooden base, handle and finial to the teapot. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. Together the tea set weighs 30.8 troy ounces.
£3,775
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is plain in style, with gadroon borders to all pieces. The kettle measures 12.5"(32cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from side to spout. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. Together the tea set weighs 99 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1964 by Elkington & Co. and engraved with Clements facsimile signature, this stylish, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, was designed by Eric Clements, and is known as the 'Clements' tea service. The teapot measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 59.1 troy ounces. Illustrated in 'Designer British Silver' by John Andrew & Derek Styles, 2014, page 131. A similar example is on display at the V&A.
£4,275
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by A. B. Savory & Sons, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the 'Can' shape, and features floral and scroll engraving, silver handles, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set together weighs 69.5 troy ounces.
£4,475
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 (the hot water pot hallmarked in 1935) by William Henry Creswick, this wonderful, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the Arts & Crafts taste. The teapot measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 7.75"(19.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 53.4 troy ounces.
£4,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1875 by Roberts & Belk, this striking, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the Roman Revival style, shaped to resemble classical Amphorae, and featuring wonderfully engraved Roman figures throughout, and finials to the coffee pot and tea pot modelled as Centurion's helmets. The teapot measures 9.75"(25cm) tall and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set together weighs 64 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1878 by Elkington & Co., this stunning, Aesthetic period, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Batchelor Tea Set & Tray, is wonderfully engraved throughout with naturalistic engraving and each piece carries an engraved crest. The design of the set is attributed to Dr. Christopher Dresser. The tray measures 13"(33cm) wide. The teapot measures 4.5"(12cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to spout and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set and tray together weigh 46 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1851 by Joseph & Albert Savory, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all in a 'Melon' shape, with chased acanthus & rose detailing, and gilt interiors to the cream jug & sugar bowl. The tea pot measures 7"(18.5cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) wide, by 6.5"(16cm) deep, and the other pieces are in proportion. The complete set weighs 78.5 troy ounces.
£4,975
Hallmarked in London in 1828 by Charles Fox II, this delightful, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features converged fluting, silver handles and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 11.75"(30cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 79.18 troy ounces.
£5,475
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1915 and 1916 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features panelled sides with engraved bands of decoration, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The kettle measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 8"(20.5cm) from handle to spout. The coffee pot measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 8.5"(22cm) from handle to spout, and the rest of the set is in proportion. The five piece tea set together weighs 118.7 troy ounces.
£5,475
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Napthali Hart, this attractive, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features acanthus and scroll feet, and engraved decoration throughout. The coffee pot measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) from handle to spout, and the rest of the set is in proportion. The set together weighs 65.8 troy ounces.
£5,675
Hallmarked in London in 1854 & 1855 by Daniel & Charles Houle, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all ornate in design, with chased scroll and floral decoration, bird finials to the pots and gilt interiors to the cream jug and sugar bowl. The tea pot measures 6.5"(16cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) wide, by 6.5"(16cm) deep, and the other pieces are in proportion. The complete tea set weighs 81.8 troy ounces.
£5,675
Hallmarked in London in 1846 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features engraved and chased decoration, figural finials, silver handles, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set together weighs 75.6 troy ounces.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1811 by John Shea, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features fluted decoration, silver handles and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The teapot measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The four pieces weigh 68.5 troy ounces in total.
£5,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1960/1961 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the very sought after 'Pride' pattern, designed by David Mellor. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 75 troy ounces. The design by Mellor won first prize from the British Council of Industrial Design in 1959 for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Literature: Illustrated in 'Treasures of the 20th Century' by The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London 2000. Item no. 153.
£5,975
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Martin, Hall & Co., this ornate, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features wondeful chased decoration throughout, silver handles, pineapple finials, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The coffee pot measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 10"(25cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 77 troy ounces.
£6,575
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by Robert & David Hennell, this superb, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is oval in shape, and features bands of engraved decoration to each piece, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The coffee pot measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. Together the four pieces weigh 54 troy ounces.
£6,775
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by Crispin Fuller, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises 7 pieces, with a coffee pot and teapot, cream jug and sugar basket, and a large serving salver with 2 smaller salvers which can be used as a teapot stand and a coffee pot stand. All pieces are in the Neoclassical taste, with reed borders, and are engraved with a crest to the cartouche. The larger salver is engraved with the crest and also a shield with device to the centre. The large salver measures 18"(46cm) wide, by 14"(35.5cm) deep, the teapot measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, by 5"(12.5cm) deep, and the set together weighs 122.2 troy ounces.
£12,975
Hallmarked in London in 1862, 1863 and 1864 by Edward & John Barnard, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features wonderful chased and engraved decoration throughout, silver handles, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The kettle measures 16"(40.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout. The teapot measures 7.25"(18.5cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 138 troy ounces.
£14,750
Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1876 by Elkington & Co., this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set, comprises a kettle, a coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all in the 'Can' shape, and featuring wonderful engraved decoration throughout and an engraved crest to each piece. The kettle measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 12"(30.5cm) from handle to side, the teapot measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs a substantial 166.2 troy ounce.
£15,975
Hallmarked in London in 1861 and 1862 by Robert Hennell III, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, includes a covered milk jug and a small cream jug, and features wonderfully ornate chasing throughout, and silver handles. The kettle measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) from handle to spout. The teapot measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 174 troy ounces.
£18,775
Hallmarked in London in 1813 and 1814 by Paul Storr, this exceptional, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea set, is typical of his design, with the coffee pot presented on a warming stand, and featuring shell and gadroon borders, gilt interiors to the sugar and cream, and engraved crests to each piece. The coffee pot on its stand measures 11.75"(30cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) from handle to side, the teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) from handle to spout, and the sugar and cream are in proportion. The tea set together weighs a substantial 102.8 troy ounces.
£18,975