This early to mid-19th century English Sheffield silver plated tea and coffee service exemplifies the elegance, craftsmanship, and ornate decorative style of the Victorian period. The five-piece set includes a teapot, coffee pot, hot water pot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each meticulously crafted with heavily engraved exterior decoration featuring wreaths, floral motifs, and foliate designs. These intricate details highlight the refined artistry and high level of skill characteristic of English silver plate tableware from this era.
Each piece combines decorative sophistication with functional design. The gracefully formed handles and spouts, along with pawed feet, provide both stability and visual presence. The engraved decoration continues across all surfaces, creating a cohesive and visually striking ensemble that is both practical for serving and elegant for display.
The set includes a tall water kettle measuring approximately 16 inches high by 11 inches wide and 8 inches deep, a teapot measuring 10 1/2 inches by 6 inches, a coffee pot measuring 10 1/2 inches by 9 inches, an open sugar bowl measuring 8 1/2 inches by 5.3 inches, and an open creamer measuring 5 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches. Each piece is in great antique condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving its historical character while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The maker’s mark is signed underneath, confirming its authenticity and English Sheffield origin.
This distinguished five-piece service is ideal for collectors of fine English silver plate or for elegant display in dining rooms, sideboards, or cabinets. Its combination of intricate engraving, classic Victorian motifs, and substantial presence makes it a remarkable example of early 19th century English tableware craftsmanship.
This early to mid-19th century English Sheffield silver plated tea and coffee service exemplifies the elegance, craftsmanship, and ornate decorative style of the Victorian period. The five-piece set includes a teapot, coffee pot, hot water pot, creamer, and sugar bowl, each meticulously crafted with heavily engraved exterior decoration featuring wreaths, floral motifs, and foliate designs. These intricate details highlight the refined artistry and high level of skill characteristic of English silver plate tableware from this era.
Each piece combines decorative sophistication with functional design. The gracefully formed handles and spouts, along with pawed feet, provide both stability and visual presence. The engraved decoration continues across all surfaces, creating a cohesive and visually striking ensemble that is both practical for serving and elegant for display.
The set includes a tall water kettle measuring approximately 16 inches high by 11 inches wide and 8 inches deep, a teapot measuring 10 1/2 inches by 6 inches, a coffee pot measuring 10 1/2 inches by 9 inches, an open sugar bowl measuring 8 1/2 inches by 5.3 inches, and an open creamer measuring 5 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches. Each piece is in great antique condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving its historical character while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The maker’s mark is signed underneath, confirming its authenticity and English Sheffield origin.
This distinguished five-piece service is ideal for collectors of fine English silver plate or for elegant display in dining rooms, sideboards, or cabinets. Its combination of intricate engraving, classic Victorian motifs, and substantial presence makes it a remarkable example of early 19th century English tableware craftsmanship.
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