5 pc c. 1860 paneled Sheffield England silver plated tea set, Victorian

9.25 inch long teapot. Open double handle waste bowl, which I would be using for Splenda packets. Your set is pictured with a lovely compatible tray by Apollo, made in the USA.

I offer the tray in a separate listing because although compatible, the tray and set were not created together. This listing is for the five pieces that match one another with oval medallion cartouche, ready for your monogram. The style is a pre-dates art deco, called "panelled" I believe, rectangular in shape with clipped corners. It lacks the motifs prevalent in the aesthetic period, displaying more traditional Victorian engraving. The condition is excellent, like it was possibly re-furbished in the 20th century.

It has not been my experience that sets like this are in such great condition unless they went off what I call the spa in London for a makeover. The interior of these pieces is very presentable. The insulators are I believe Bakelite, the earlier insulators were often made of wood, which loosened, cracked, and split over time. These insulators are quite secure, making the handles stable. I gave the coffee pot a little bit of a polish, but I was not thorough at all.

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