There is nothing as quintessentially British as the ceremony of Afternoon Tea. Since 1841, when Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, first introduced the concept of a ‘pause for tea’, the practice has developed into a fashionable event enjoyed the world over, with silver cake stands and teapots as cherished essentials in this most beloved of British traditions.
Made Circa 1920
Made circa 1920, this stylish, Antique Silver Plated Cake Stand, has 2 tiers, and is plain in design. The cake stand measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 8.5"(22cm) deep.
£395
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Hallmarked In 1901
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1901 by Henry Atkin, this stylish, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, features pierced decoration to the body, a rope border around the rim, and a blue glass liner. The sugar basket measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall with the handle down, by 3.5 inches (9cm) in diameter.
£425
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Hallmarked In 1884
Hallmarked in London in 1884 by Francis Higgins, this very attractive, boxed set of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Spoons, comprises 12 spoons and a pair of sugar tongs, all in a naturalistic design, with shell shaped bowls and vine handles. Each teaspoon measures 4.5"(11cm) in length and the sugar tongs measure 3.5"(9cm) in length. The spoons and tongs together weigh 5.45 troy ounces in total.
£465
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Hallmarked In 1886
Hallmarked in London in 1886 by Francis Higgins, this attractive set of 12 Antique Sterling Silver Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs, are in bead pattern, and are presented in their original box which has 'H.A from D.R.D 1886' inscribed on the lid. Each teaspoon measures 5"(13cm) in length, and the sugar tongs measure 4.75"(12.5cm) in length. The set together weighs 8.6 troy ounces.
£495
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Made Circa 1910
Made circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb, this attractive, Antique Silver Plate Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and features a plain stand, and lattice piercing to the dishes. The cake stand measures 13.5"(34cm) tall, by 11.25"(28.5cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep.
£525
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Made Circa 1920
Made circa 1920, this elegant, Antique Silver Plated Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and is plain in design. The cake stand measures 15.75"(40cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 8"(20.5cm) deep.
£545
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Made Circa 1915
Made circa 1915, this attractive, Antique Silver Plated Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and features a plain stand with pierced decoration to the plates. The cake stand measures 15.5"(39.5cm) tall, by 10.75"(27.5cm) wide, by 6.5"(17cm) deep.
£545
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Made Circa 1915
Made circa 1920, this charming, Antique Silver Plated Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and features a plain stand and pierced borders to the plates. The cake stand measures 16"(41cm) tall, by 12.5"(32cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep.
£545
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Made Circa 1910
Made circa 1910 by Gladwin Ltd., this attractive, Antique Silver Plate Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and features a plain stand, and a pierced border to the plates. The cake stand measures 16.75"(42.5cm) tall, by 12"(30cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep.
£575
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Hallmarked In 1894
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by Gibson & Langman, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar And Cream, features half fluted decoration, reed borders and gilt interiors. The sugar bowl measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 5.75"(14.5cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and the cream jug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. Together they weigh 9.5 troy ounces.
£625
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Hallmarked In 1913
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1913 by Edward & Noble Haseler, this very stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, features tapering sides, reed detailing, a wooden handle and a pull off lid. The teapot measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to spout, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and weighs 6.4 troy ounces.
£695
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Hallmarked In 1929
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by Richard Comyns, this very handsome, Sterling Silver Teapot, is plain in style, and features a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 7.75"(20cm) from handle to spout, by 4"(10cm) deep, and weighs 14.9 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1932
Hallmarked in London in 1932 by Parson Brothers for Tessiers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Teapot, is a handsome reproduction of a George I 'Bullet' design. The teapot measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) wide, by 3.75"(9.5cm) deep, and weighs approximately 12 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1908
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1908 by Mappin & Webb, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Cake Stand, has 3 tiers, and would be perfect for petit four. The cake stand measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 6"(15cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep, and weighs 6.5 troy ounces.
£975
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Hallmarked In 1883
Hallmarked in London in 1883 by Charles Stuart Harris, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is oval in shape and plain in design, with a flush hinge and a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs approximately 20 troy ounces.
£1,175
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Hallmarked In 1885
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by C. F. Hancock & Co., this very handsome, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is hand crafted, and modelled on an early Georgian example. The tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 4.75"(12cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep, and weighs 13.5 troy ounces.
£1,375
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Hallmarked In 1781
Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell I, this striking, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, features pierced and engraved decoration to the body, bead borders and a blue glass liner. The central cartouche is engraved with a monogram. The sugar basket measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 4"(10cm ) in diameter and weighs 4.7 troy ounces.
£1,375
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Hallmarked In 1937
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
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Hallmarked In 1914
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1914 by Liberty & Co., this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot, is in the Arts & Crafts style, and features a hammered finish and a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 6.25"(16cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout and weighs 20.4 troy ounces.
£1,575
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Hallmarked In 1905
Hallmarked in London in 1905 by Blackburn & Tysall, this very attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, features bright cut engraved decorative bands and cartouche, and a tea flower finial. The tea caddy measures 5"(13cm) tall (including flower), by 5"(13cm) in diameter, and weighs 18.6 troy ounces.
£2,975
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Made Circa 1880
Made circa 1880, this stunning, Antique Silver Plated Biscuit Box, is modelled to resemble a Japanese fan, and is opened by twisting the handle at the top. The biscuit box measures 12.5"(32cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide when closed.
£3,975
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Hallmarked In 1878
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
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Hallmarked In 1855
Hallmarked in London in 1855 by Barnards, this attractive and wonderfully engraved, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, stands on a hinged stand with a fitted burner underneath. The kettle on stand measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 12"(30cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep, and weighs 75 troy ounces.
£5,775
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Hallmarked In 1790
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by John Robins, this very fine, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, has striking brightcut engraving around the base, top and lid, and a silver pineapple finial. On the front side there is a blank cartouche, while the other side is engraved with the initials ‘EW’. The tea caddy measures 6.5"(16cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide, by 4"(10cm) deep and weighs 15.9 troy ounces.
£5,975
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Hallmarked In 1810
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1810 by Thomas Lamborn, this fantastic and very rare, Regency period, Antique, Sterling Silver Honey Skep, is beautifully crafted and stands on three ball feet, with a domed lid and a glass liner. The honey pot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall to the top of the ring handle, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, with a silver weight of 6.1 troy ounces.
£6,945
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Hallmarked In 1768
Hallmarked in London in 1768 by Henry Bailey, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies, feature Rococo chasing throughout, vacant cartouches, and removable lids. Each tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The pair together weigh 22.1 troy ounces.
£7,575
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Hallmarked In 1971
Hallmarked in London in 1971, 1976 & 1977 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this striking, Mid Century Modern, Sterling Silver Coffee Set & Tray, features a bark effect finish and is a design by Gerald Benney. The tray measures 21"(53.5cm) wide, by 11.5"(31.5cm) deep, the coffee pot measures 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout, and the sugar and cream are in proportion. The set together weighs 114.6 troy ounces.
£7,975
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Hallmarked In 1780
Hallmarked in London in 1780 by Hester Bateman, this handsome George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Urn, is in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved decoration and bead borders. The tea urn measures 14.25"(36cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) from handle to handle, by 7.5"(19cm) from spout to back, and weighs 33.1 troy ounces.
£8,795
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Hallmarked In 1795
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by James & Elizabeth Bland, this elegant, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Urn, will rotate on the base, and is spherical in shape, featuring bright cut engraved decoration, engraved crests and lion mask drop ring handles. The tea urn measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) in diameter and weighs an impressive 159 troy ounces.
£9,475
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Made Circa 1790
Made in London circa 1790, this outstanding example of an Antique Old Sheffield Plate Tea Machine, features a larger rotating tea urn for refilling the 2 smaller tea urns on each side, which would have held 2 different types of tea. The tea machine measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 19"(48cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep.
£11,475
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Hallmarked In 1797
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy, all presented in the original box, and featuring reed decoration and engraved coats of arms to the bodies and crests on the lids. The box features silver mounts which are also engraved. The sugar caddy measures 6.5"(18cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to handle, and each tea caddy measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 5.5"(14cm) wide. The wooden box measures 8"(20cm) tall, by 17.5"(45cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep. The total silver weight of the set is 46.5 troy ounces. The arms engraved are those of the Reeve Family of Thwaite.
£13,750
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Hallmarked In 1927
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by Frank Cobb & Co., this incredible, Sterling Silver Table, is quite possibly unique, and is the first example of an all Sterling Silver table we have ever been able to offer. The tray, which is decorated with a shell and gadroon border, and engraved crest to the centre, can be removed from the base and used on its own. The table measures 19"(48cm) tall, by 27.75"(68cm) over the handles, by 16"(41cm) deep, and weighs an impressive 8.4kg (270 troy ounces).
£21,975
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