Silver Tea Sets

BANNER STERLING SILVER TEA SET ROSEWOOD SPINNAKER

BANNER STERLING SILVER TEA SET ROSEWOOD SPINNAKER

US $32,000.00

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FABULOUS TIFFANY Sterling Silver ENGLISH KING TEASET including KETTLE on Stand

FABULOUS TIFFANY Sterling Silver ENGLISH KING TEASET including KETTLE on Stand

US $27,500.00

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Silver Tea Set

The first silver tea set was created in 1790, almost 100 years after the first known silver tea pot was created. That first silver tea pot is now in a London museum and is much smaller than what we think of as a tea pot today, because tea used to be quite an expensive luxury. The era of King George II saw teapots larger, thanks to the public’s growing taste for tea. With tea’s popularity came public demand for teapots, and manufacturers created them, often making each one much more than a vessel for tea, but almost as a work of art.

A silver tea set will at minimum have a tea pot, a creamer pot and a sugar bowl. It also might come on a silver tray or a tray made of another material, usually with at least a silver edge, designed to carry the service from room to room. In England, during Queen Anne’s rule, sugar and milk were used in tea for the first time, so the first silver sugar baskets and creamers were introduced. These were created originally with rounded feet, and later were designed to match the tea pots they accompanied.

A silver tea set from the mid 19th century might have 6 pieces—a kettle, waste bowl and even a coffee post, in addition to the creamer, sugar bowl and tea pot. Because Queen Victoria loved her afternoon teas, those who worked in silver at the time sought to produce beautiful tea services, befitting a queen. So services from this era are some of the most collectible today.
Silver has its own value, no matter what form it’s in, so almost every silver tea set carries a good value based on that alone. The manufacturer and the age of the service, and whether or not it’s complete and has been cleaned, also affects the value and collectability. Silver collectibles, including tea services, shouldn’t be cleaned in such a way that the silver’s patina is stripped away—this drops the value drastically.

But the silver does need to be cleaned so that it doesn’t tarnish. A tarnished silver piece has to be aggressively cleaned and buffed to restore it to its original beauty and this buffing will remove patina and make the pieces worth less, and could even render it almost worthless as a collectible. You should clean a silver tea set with a soft cloth and silver paste or polish, and do it by hand, as gently as possible.

When shopping for a silver tea set, ask the seller many questions about the manufacturer, the age, and whether or not the silver has scratches or abrasions. Asking about how the silver has been maintained and cleaned is important, too. If you want to collect silver tea services, read a little about silver manufacturers during the 18th and 19th century so you’re aware of the more valuable and collectible items, and can judge whether a price is fair, and whether or not you want to own the set.

Originally posted 2008-12-08 14:00:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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BANNER STERLING SILVER TEA SET ROSEWOOD SPINNAKER

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US $32,000.00

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FABULOUS TIFFANY Sterling Silver ENGLISH KING TEASET including KETTLE on Stand

US $27,500.00

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330 Oz Towle Sterling Silver 7 Pc Tea Set Initials ML

330 Oz Towle Sterling Silver 7 Pc Tea Set Initials ML

US $25,000.00

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Japanese Sterling Silver 7 Piece Floral Tea Set Tray  Sign 143oz Meiji

Japanese Sterling Silver 7 Piece Floral Tea Set Tray Sign 143oz Meiji

US $24,000.00

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BOSTON COIN SILVER 5 PC TEA SET MATCHING TRAY C 1840

BOSTON COIN SILVER 5 PC TEA SET MATCHING TRAY C 1840

US $18,995.00

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ENGLISH Sheffield Antique 1867 Sterling Silver TEA Set

ENGLISH Sheffield Antique 1867 Sterling Silver TEA Set

US $18,000.00

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Gorham Chantilly Duchess 6 pc Sterling Silver Tea Set W Tray

Gorham Chantilly Duchess 6 pc Sterling Silver Tea Set W Tray

US $17,080.00

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7 pc AMERICAN STERLING SILVER TEA SET w KETTLE ON STAND TRAY

7 pc AMERICAN STERLING SILVER TEA SET w KETTLE ON STAND TRAY

US $16,500.00

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Paul Storr 1817 Sterling Silver English 3 Pcs Tea Set

Paul Storr 1817 Sterling Silver English 3 Pcs Tea Set

US $16,500.00

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Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver 8 Piece Coffee Tea Set

Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver 8 Piece Coffee Tea Set

US $15,999.95

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Vintage Tiffany Sterling Silver 5 pc Tea Set with coffee tea creamer waste bo

Vintage Tiffany Sterling Silver 5 pc Tea Set with coffee tea creamer waste bo

US $15,900.00

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7pc VERY HEAVY ITALIAN STERLING SILVER TEA SET PERUZZI

US $15,000.00

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4pcs Silver Tea Set On Tray Vincent Mayers Vienna C1900

4pcs Silver Tea Set On Tray Vincent Mayers Vienna C1900

US $15,000.00

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BEAUTIFUL 6 pc COIN SILVER TEA SET RW WILSON c1835

BEAUTIFUL 6 pc COIN SILVER TEA SET RW WILSON c1835

US $14,950.00

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5 pc Sterling Silver Tea Set S Kirk Sons Hand Chased

5 pc Sterling Silver Tea Set S Kirk Sons Hand Chased

US $12,999.99

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Ornate Antique German Repousse 5pc 800 Silver Tea Set Sterling Silver Tray

Ornate Antique German Repousse 5pc 800 Silver Tea Set Sterling Silver Tray

US $12,995.00

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Bell Black Co NY 3pcs Coin Silver Tea Set RARE

Bell Black Co NY 3pcs Coin Silver Tea Set RARE

US $12,500.00

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Antique Maison Ernest Cardeilhac Silver Coffee Tea Set

Antique Maison Ernest Cardeilhac Silver Coffee Tea Set

US $12,500.00

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A VERY NICE AND DETAILED SILVER 800 TEA SET

A VERY NICE AND DETAILED SILVER 800 TEA SET

US $12,500.00

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Gorgeous Antique Sterling Silver 7 Piece Teaset Very Large set 237 troy onz

Gorgeous Antique Sterling Silver 7 Piece Teaset Very Large set 237 troy onz

US $11,900.00

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Five piece sterling silver tea set by Gorham St Dunstan with 12470 oz of Sterl

Five piece sterling silver tea set by Gorham St Dunstan with 12470 oz of Sterl

US $11,150.00

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18 CENTURY HAND MADE SILVER TEA SETEUROPEANMAGNIFICENT QUALITYMARKED

18 CENTURY HAND MADE SILVER TEA SETEUROPEANMAGNIFICENT QUALITYMARKED

US $11,000.00

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6pc ENGLISH STERLING SILVER ENGRAVED TEA SET 1920s

6pc ENGLISH STERLING SILVER ENGRAVED TEA SET 1920s

US $11,000.00

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Art Deco 1929 International Sterling Silver 5 Piece Coffee Tea Set w Tray 139ozs

Art Deco 1929 International Sterling Silver 5 Piece Coffee Tea Set w Tray 139ozs

US $10,850.00

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6 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set With Matching Tray

6 Piece Gorham Sterling Silver Coffee Tea Set With Matching Tray

US $10,699.00

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Durham sterling silver tea set five items ca 1950

Durham sterling silver tea set five items ca 1950

US $10,548.00

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7pc HAND CHASED SILVER TEA SET 18TH CENT IRISH FORM

7pc HAND CHASED SILVER TEA SET 18TH CENT IRISH FORM

US $10,500.00

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5pc AMERICAN VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TEA SET 1870

5pc AMERICAN VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TEA SET 1870

US $9,995.00

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TIFFANY CO C1854 STERLING SILVER 4 PC COFFEE TEA SET 96 TROY OUNCES

TIFFANY CO C1854 STERLING SILVER 4 PC COFFEE TEA SET 96 TROY OUNCES

US $9,900.00

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SILVER 5 PIECE TEA SET TRAY SHEFFIELD 1959 63

SILVER 5 PIECE TEA SET TRAY SHEFFIELD 1959 63

US $9,862.27

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Gorham 1889 Four Pieces Sterling Silver Tea Set RARE

Gorham 1889 Four Pieces Sterling Silver Tea Set RARE

US $9,800.00

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8pc GORHAM PLYMOUTH STERLING SILVER TEA SET TRAY

8pc GORHAM PLYMOUTH STERLING SILVER TEA SET TRAY

US $9,750.00

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Vintage Durham Sterling Silver 6 Pc Tea Set with Tray

Vintage Durham Sterling Silver 6 Pc Tea Set with Tray

US $9,500.00

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Tiffany Co 1892 1902 Sterling Silver 5pcs Tea Set

Tiffany Co 1892 1902 Sterling Silver 5pcs Tea Set

US $9,500.00

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ANTIQUE WMF 5 POT SILVER ART NOUVEAU COFFEE TEA SET

ANTIQUE WMF 5 POT SILVER ART NOUVEAU COFFEE TEA SET

US $9,500.00

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6048 Fabulous 5 Piece WMF Silver Plate Art Deco Tea Set

6048 Fabulous 5 Piece WMF Silver Plate Art Deco Tea Set

US $9,500.00

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Russian silver enamel tea set stamped Ovchinikov

Russian silver enamel tea set stamped Ovchinikov

US $9,375.00

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5pc ROGER WILLIAMS STERLING SILVER OCTAGONAL TEA SET

5pc ROGER WILLIAMS STERLING SILVER OCTAGONAL TEA SET

US $9,000.00

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5pc ARTS CRAFTS STERLING SILVER TEA SET KARL LEINONEN

5pc ARTS CRAFTS STERLING SILVER TEA SET KARL LEINONEN

US $9,000.00

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SPHINX GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEA SET CIRCA 1870 4PC COFFEE TEA SUGAR CREAMER

SPHINX GORHAM STERLING SILVER TEA SET CIRCA 1870 4PC COFFEE TEA SUGAR CREAMER

US $8,950.00

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1892 GORHAM STERLING SILVER 6pc TEA SET FIGURAL FINIAL

1892 GORHAM STERLING SILVER 6pc TEA SET FIGURAL FINIAL

US $8,895.00

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1951 6pc HAND CHASED Vintage Sterling International PRELUDE Tea Set 165oz Silver

1951 6pc HAND CHASED Vintage Sterling International PRELUDE Tea Set 165oz Silver

US $8,740.00

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8 PC STERLING SILVER RARE TEA SET W TRAY 168 OUNCES BY BIXBY SILVER COC 1896

8 PC STERLING SILVER RARE TEA SET W TRAY 168 OUNCES BY BIXBY SILVER COC 1896

US $8,700.00

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Tea Set Fancy 6pc with Kettle Tray 800 Silver Europe

Tea Set Fancy 6pc with Kettle Tray 800 Silver Europe

US $8,635.04

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Russian Gilt Silver Enamel tea set

Russian Gilt Silver Enamel tea set

US $8,500.00

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RARE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER REGENCY PERIOD 3pc TEA SET

RARE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER REGENCY PERIOD 3pc TEA SET

US $8,500.00

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18TH CENTURY STYLE 6pc STERLING SILVER FLUTED TEA SET

18TH CENTURY STYLE 6pc STERLING SILVER FLUTED TEA SET

US $8,500.00

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Gorham Sterling 6 piece tea set with silver plated tray

Gorham Sterling 6 piece tea set with silver plated tray

US $8,280.00

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JR Wendt Sterling Silver Medallion Lion Shield Tea Set  c1870 116 oz

JR Wendt Sterling Silver Medallion Lion Shield Tea Set c1870 116 oz

US $8,200.00

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Old Russian Silver gilt and Enamel 13 Pc Tea Set

Old Russian Silver gilt and Enamel 13 Pc Tea Set

US $8,000.00

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Sterling Silver Tea Set

Sterling Silver Tea Set

US $8,000.00

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George Harrison English Sterling Silver 5 Piece Tea Set

George Harrison English Sterling Silver 5 Piece Tea Set

US $8,000.00

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19th C AMERICAN 5 PC STERLING SILVER COFFEE TEA SET

19th C AMERICAN 5 PC STERLING SILVER COFFEE TEA SET

US $7,995.00

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4 piece Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Tea Set

4 piece Wallace Grande Baroque Sterling Silver Tea Set

US $7,995.00

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6pc ELEGANT GORHAM PURITAN pat STERLING SILVER TEA SET

6pc ELEGANT GORHAM PURITAN pat STERLING SILVER TEA SET

US $7,900.00

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Magnificent Antique Russian Imperial Silver Coffee Tea Set 1885

Magnificent Antique Russian Imperial Silver Coffee Tea Set 1885

US $7,900.00

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Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Set 1834 1835

Sterling Silver Georgian Tea Set 1834 1835

US $7,900.00

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4 PC COIN SILVER LINCOLN WHITE HOUSE STERLING SILVER TEA SET C 1850 RARE

4 PC COIN SILVER LINCOLN WHITE HOUSE STERLING SILVER TEA SET C 1850 RARE

US $7,900.00

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RUSSIAN 84 SILVER MAGNIFICENT QUALITY 4PC TEA SET

RUSSIAN 84 SILVER MAGNIFICENT QUALITY 4PC TEA SET

US $7,500.00

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A Very Fine 800 Deluxe Silver tea set Complete and Great Condition

A Very Fine 800 Deluxe Silver tea set Complete and Great Condition

US $7,500.00

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Rare Gale Hayden Charleston SC Southern Coin Silver Tea Set w Chinoiserie

Rare Gale Hayden Charleston SC Southern Coin Silver Tea Set w Chinoiserie

US $7,500.00

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1848 5 Pcs English Sterling Silver Fine Tea Set RARE

1848 5 Pcs English Sterling Silver Fine Tea Set RARE

US $7,500.00

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Federal Coin Silver Tea Set John Sayre NYC

Federal Coin Silver Tea Set John Sayre NYC

US $7,500.00

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RARE 19TH C STERLING SILVER TIFFANY CO 3PC TEA SET

RARE 19TH C STERLING SILVER TIFFANY CO 3PC TEA SET

US $7,500.00

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5 Piece Sterling Silver Set International Prelude Tea Set Over 76oz

5 Piece Sterling Silver Set International Prelude Tea Set Over 76oz

US $7,350.00

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5pc CURRIER ROBY STERLING SILVER BELL FLOWER TEA SET

5pc CURRIER ROBY STERLING SILVER BELL FLOWER TEA SET

US $7,000.00

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4pc GORHAM PLYMOUTH ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER TEA SET

4pc GORHAM PLYMOUTH ENGRAVED STERLING SILVER TEA SET

US $7,000.00

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SUPERB VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER 4 PC TEA SET 1853

SUPERB VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER 4 PC TEA SET 1853

US $6,999.00

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Antique Russan Or turkshe Sterling Silver Tea Set Best Quality 100Tory Ounce

Antique Russan Or turkshe Sterling Silver Tea Set Best Quality 100Tory Ounce

US $6,990.00

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AMERICAN COIN SILVER 4pc MELON FORM TEA SET STANWOOD

AMERICAN COIN SILVER 4pc MELON FORM TEA SET STANWOOD

US $6,950.00

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Gorgeous Gorham Sterling Silver Fairfax Tea Set 5 pc plus tray

Gorgeous Gorham Sterling Silver Fairfax Tea Set 5 pc plus tray

US $6,750.00

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Wallace 4 Pcs Sterling Silver Tea Set Circa 1900 RARE

Wallace 4 Pcs Sterling Silver Tea Set Circa 1900 RARE

US $6,500.00

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Tiffany Coin Silver Shell Pavillion Tea Set  1853  Grosjean Woodward

Tiffany Coin Silver Shell Pavillion Tea Set 1853 Grosjean Woodward

US $6,500.00

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Charles Fox Sterling Silver Georgian 3 Piece Tea Set

Charles Fox Sterling Silver Georgian 3 Piece Tea Set

US $6,500.00

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6pc TUTTLE PAUL REVERE PATTERN STERLING SILVER TEA SET

6pc TUTTLE PAUL REVERE PATTERN STERLING SILVER TEA SET

US $6,500.00

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Vintage Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver 5 Pc Tea Set

Vintage Gorham Plymouth Sterling Silver 5 Pc Tea Set

US $6,500.00

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Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set

US $6,500.00

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1948 Mappin Webb 4 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set RARE

1948 Mappin Webb 4 Piece Sterling Silver Tea Set RARE

US $6,250.00

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Vintage FISHER Holloware Hand Chased Silver Tea Set

Vintage FISHER Holloware Hand Chased Silver Tea Set

US $6,000.00

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4536 Antique Victorian 7 Pc Silver Plate Tea Set

4536 Antique Victorian 7 Pc Silver Plate Tea Set

US $6,000.00

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Coffee and tea set in solid silver 19th century TOP

Coffee and tea set in solid silver 19th century TOP

US $6,000.00

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ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TEA SET GEORGE III SUPERB 984

ENGLISH STERLING SILVER TEA SET GEORGE III SUPERB 984

US $5,999.00

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Old Portugese Sterling Silver 5 piece Tea Set w tray

Old Portugese Sterling Silver 5 piece Tea Set w tray

US $5,995.00

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1959 60 5pc GERMAN SILVER EUGEN FERNER COMPLETE TEA SET

1959 60 5pc GERMAN SILVER EUGEN FERNER COMPLETE TEA SET

US $5,995.00

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Sterling Silver Tiffany Tea Set

Sterling Silver Tiffany Tea Set

US $5,975.00

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HAMILTON BY TIFFANY CO STERLING SILVER TEA SET

HAMILTON BY TIFFANY CO STERLING SILVER TEA SET

US $5,900.00

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Victorian Scottish Silver Tea Set Marshall Sons 1849

Victorian Scottish Silver Tea Set Marshall Sons 1849

US $5,850.00

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ANTIQUE HARRODS STERLING SILVER COFFEE TEA SET

ANTIQUE HARRODS STERLING SILVER COFFEE TEA SET

US $5,500.00

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German 800 Sterling Silver 4pcsTea Set With Tray 121oz

German 800 Sterling Silver 4pcsTea Set With Tray 121oz

US $5,500.00

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5pc Old Black Starr Frost Sterling Silver Tea Set

5pc Old Black Starr Frost Sterling Silver Tea Set

US $5,495.00

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4 comments ↓
#1 vickie on 07.08.09 at 3:22 pm

I have really enjoyed this site, I’ve been searching out silver tea sets because i recently inherited one, So i am trying to identify with other peices. This site has much to offer and more information on the sets than most. Although i haven’t seen anything like i have, i have really come to appreciate the beauty of silver.
Thanks for sharing
Vickie

#2 Barb on 04.03.10 at 1:15 pm

I, just like Vicki inherited a beautiful set I can’t identify. It has an emblem of a crown. Its a 10 piece silver plate set that shines like it is brand new. Times are tough so I am interested in selling but first must establish value. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. Thanks for this site. It is great.

#3 Ken on 04.23.10 at 9:23 pm

I have a tea set that looks just like the set you have pictured in the write up about the first tea set on this site. Can you tell me a little about this set. I would like to know who manufactured the set and if there is much value to such a set.

#4 ashley on 07.10.10 at 1:49 pm

I too have a tea set resembling the on featured picture, but my set in silver on copper and has the black rings on the handle. I would also like to know who made this set and if there is any value. Thank you.

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