Only suitable for sale within the UK, due to the ivory content in the teapot handle and finial heat spacers. This item has been registered for exemption under the new Ivory Act and is legal to sell within the UK. We are happy for the registration number (QNYSMY2X) to be checked with the Animal & Plant Health Agency.
A Victorian Silver Plated Tea, Coffee & Sugar Set. Of tapering, octagonal panelled form with geometric detail to each panel. Gothic influenced relief scroll detail to the rims. Each item raised on four, ornate and outswept bracket feet. The teapot and coffee pot with seated oriental figure as the finial. Identical monogram to each piece.
Each piece is marked A B & Co to the underside of the base for Albert Beardshaw & Co., Sheffield circa 1880.
All pieces are in excellent condition with very light surface wear, no loss of silver plate and no dents, creases, splits or repairs.
Approximate weight of all three pieces is 2.97 kilos.
Approximate coffee pot dimensions are 28 cm height and 26 cm handle to spout length.
Approximate teapot dimensions are 21.5 cm height and 26 cm handle to spout length.
Approximate sugar bowl dimensions are 15 cm height and 21 cm handle to handle length.