Made circa 1960 by John Seymour Ltd., this handsome, Mid Century Silver Plated Wine Cooler, features ring handles, and engraved reed detailing. The wine cooler measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) in diameter.

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1960, this very stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Teapot, features a hammered finish, a removable lid, and a wooden handle and finial. The teapot measures 5.75"(14.5cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) from handle to spout, by 5"(13cm) deep, and weighs 17.67 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in London in 1960 by Edward Barnard & Sons, this Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all of which are plain in design with reed detailing throughout. The tea set together weighs 57.8 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in London in 1960 by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, this handsome pair of Sterling Silver Models of Partridges, are realistically cast. The male measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 6.5"(16.5cm) wide, by 3"(7.5cm) deep. The female measures 5"(13cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep. Together they weigh 33 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1960/1961 by Walker & Hall, this handsome, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the very sought after 'Pride' pattern, designed by David Mellor. The teapot measures 5"(12.5cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 75 troy ounces. The design by Mellor won first prize from the British Council of Industrial Design in 1959 for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Literature: Illustrated in 'Treasures of the 20th Century' by The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London 2000. Item no. 153.