Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Henry Stratford, this charming, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver 3 Piece Tea Set, comprises a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl, all standing on four ball feet, and with reed detailing, and gadroon borders. The teapot measures 6"(18cm) tall, by 9.5"(24cm) from handle to spout, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 22 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1937 by Lee & Wigfull, this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver 3 Piece Tea Set, is in the art deco taste, featuring angular sides, and a wooden handle and finial to the teapot. The set together weighs 34.6 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1945 by Stower & Wragg Ltd., this very handsome, art deco, sterling silver teaset, comprises of a water/coffee jug, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all plain in style and featuring egg and dart borders, and wooden handles and finials to the teapot and coffee jug. The set together weighs 54.46 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1893 by Martin, Hall & Co., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the 'Queen Anne' design. The teapot measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 10"( 25.5cm) handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. This tea set weighs 55.27 troy ounces in total.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1876 by Roberts & Belk, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, is 'Urn' shaped, and features wonderful engraved decoration throughout. The teapot measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The three pieces together weigh 52.3 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911, this handsome, George V Period, Antique Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, a sugar bowl and a cream jug, all featuirng converged fluting, and with wooden handles to the teapot and coffee pot. The set together weighs 75 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1912 by J. Parkes & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, stands on ball feet, and features swag and bow engraving throughout. The set together weigh 68 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1939 by Walker & Hall, this stylish, George VI period, Sterling Silver 3 Piece Tea Set, is in the Art Deco taste, with each piece plain in design, and octagonal in shape. The 3 pieces together weigh an impressive 46.1 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1964 by Elkington & Co. and engraved with Clements facsimile signature, this stylish, 4 piece Sterling Silver Tea Set, was designed by Eric Clements, and is known as the 'Clements' tea service. The teapot measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) from handle to spout, and the other pieces are in proportion. The set together weighs 59.1 troy ounces. Illustrated in 'Designer British Silver' by John Andrew & Derek Styles, 2014, page 131. A similar example is on display at the V&A.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1875 by Roberts & Belk, this striking, Victorian, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is in the Roman Revival style, shaped to resemble classical Amphorae, and featuring wonderfully engraved Roman figures throughout, and finials to the coffee pot and tea pot modelled as Centurion's helmets. The teapot measures 9.75"(25cm) tall and the other pieces are in proportion. The tea set together weighs 64 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1915 and 1916 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set, features panelled sides with engraved bands of decoration, and gilt interiors to the sugar and cream. The kettle measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 8"(20.5cm) from handle to spout. The coffee pot measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 8.5"(22cm) from handle to spout, and the rest of the set is in proportion. The five piece tea set together weighs 118.7 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1995 by Asprey & Co. Ltd., this stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver 4 Piece Tea Set, is a reproduction of a design by Christopher Dresser, with the original design being made in silver plate by James Dixon & Sons circa 1880 and noted as design number 2278. The set together weighs 59.9 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.