I.Franks is pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver Afternoon Tea from the Georgian period. All of our antique, Georgian silver Afternoon Tea can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults and come with a certificate of authenticity, guaranteed by our membership of LAPADA. Please click on an image of any of the Georgian Afternoon Tea to see a larger picture.
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Hallmarked in London in 1801 by Stephen Adams II, this elegant, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set, features bands of engraved decoration, panelled sides, and gilt interiors. The cream jug measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) from handle to lip, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The sugar bowl measures 4.25"(10.5cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) from handle to handle, by 4"(10cm) deep. The set together weighs 14 troy ounces.
£975
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
Hallmarked in London in 1787 and 1788 by John Denziloe, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand, is in the Neoclassical style, with brightcut engraved detailing throughout and an engraved crest to both pieces. The teapot measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep. The stand measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep. Together they weigh 19.5 troy ounces. The crest is that of the the Phillimore family, and likely that of Sir Robert Joseph Phillimore, 1st Baronet.
£2,475
Hallmarked in London in 1775 by Walter Brind, this charming, George III period, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is cylindrical in shape, with wonderful engraved decoration to the body and lid, the original key, and an engraved armorial to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4"(10cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) in diameter, and weighs 8.6 troy ounces.
£3,695
Hallmarked in London in 1806 by Thomas Paine Dexter, this charming, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is oval in shape, and in the Neoclassical taste, with bright cut engraved decoration to the body and lid, a tea plant finial, and an engraved crest to the cartouche. The tea caddy measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 4.5"(11.5cm) wide, by 3.25"(8.5cm) deep, and weighs 11 troy ounces. The crest is likely that of John Trotter Brockett.
£3,975
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
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
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
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 total silver weight of the set is 46.5 troy ounces.
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 arms engraved are those of the Reeve Family of Thwaite.
£13,750
Hallmarked in London in 1739 by John Pero, this stunning suite of George II Period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddies and Sugar Caddy, are in the Rococo taste, featuring flat chased decoration and pineapple finials, and are presented in their original storage box. The suite together weighs a very impressive feeling 50.7 troy ounces.
Each tea caddy measures 5.5"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.5"(9cm) wide, by 2.5"(6cm) deep. The sugar caddy measures 5.5"(13.5cm) tall, by 3.25"8.5cm) wide and deep. The storage box measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 5.5"(14cm) deep. The storage box has the original key.
£16,750
Hallmarked in London between 1821 and 1826 by John Edward Terrey, this incredible, George IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, comprises a tea urn, coffee pot on warming stand, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and waste bowl. Each piece is richly decorated with wonderfully detailed chasing to the body and ornate dolphin feet, swan neck handles and engraved crests. The set together weighs a very impressive 342 troy ounces (9.7kg).
The tea urn was hallmarked in 1823 and measures 17"(43cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) wide, by 12.5"(32cm) deep. It weighs 197 troy ounces. The coffee pot on stand was hallmarked in 1825 and measures 12.75"(32.5cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep. It weighs 56 troy ounces. The teapot was hallmarked in 1821 and measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 10.75"(27cm) wide, by 6.75"(17cm) deep. It weighs 33 troy ounces. The cream jug was hallmarked in 1821 and measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 8"(20cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep. It weighs 14.7 troy ounces. The sugar bowl was hallmarked in 1821 and measures 4.75"(12cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) wide, by 6"(15cm) deep. It weighs 23 troy ounces. The waste bowl was hallmarked in 1826 and measures 4.25"(11cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) in diameter. It weighs 18.3 troy ounces.
The teaset is registered and carries the ivory exemption certificate number PE7AY8AQ.
£44,750