Elkington & Co. Tea Sets

A very highly sought after silversmith and pattern, this Zodiacal/Astrological 3 piece silver plated HAND CHASED Tea Set was made by the Royal Warranted silversmith, Elkington & Company, of Birmingham (UK), inventors of electroplated silver ware (and electroplating in general!) This set has been made in the mid to late 19th century in England by a variety of silversmiths, mostly in Sterling. However, Elkington made this set in small supply in fine electroplate (please note the marks on the base of each piece.) Please note the wonderful adaptation of the astrological signs in individual panels, There is a blank cartouche suitable for engraving on the teapot and open sugar bowl. Elkington was also one of the few silver smiths that used a "cypher" system to date their plated wares (unlike most other British manufacturers and those pieces in sterling which are mandated to be marked with the year of manufacture.) The cypher marks indicate that this set was made between 1883-1888 and is in pristine age-appropriate condition with no exterior plate loss whatsoever (and very little wear noted except the inside of the teapot which was carefully used and still remains usable, as are the open sugar bowl and the cream jug.) The diminutive size of this set is indicative of an afternoon tea set for two...

A large Sterling Silver two handled serving Tray with a traditional bath border. The Tea Tray is suitable for a substantial tea set and is an ideal serving tray. Made in Sheffield, England in 1915 by Elkington & Co. Approx. Weight - 2862g / 92.03oz Approx. Length incl Handles - 64.6cm Approx. Length excl Handles - 52.6cm Approx. Width - 41.7cm This Antique Silver Tray...

Beautifully crafted 19th century English silver plate tableware four pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior garland floral details and black wood handl...

Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1876 by Elkington & Co., this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver tea & coffee set, comprises a kettle, a coffee pot, a teapot, a s...

Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Elkington & Co., this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver tea set, comprises a coffee p...

A magnificent Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set on an impressive matching Tray. The Set comprises of a tea pot, coffee pot, hot water kettle on stand with original...

An engraved silver plated English kettle made in 1870, marked on the bottom, original conditions.

A 5-piece silver tea and coffee set hallmarked in the year 1853 in Birmingham, England by the internationally renowned firm of Elkington & Co. The set is in the neo-Gothic style that...

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cafe´ au lait set made in the George I style; an addition to our collectable teaware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver cafe au lait set consists of a coffee pot, hot milk jug and covered sugar bowl, all crafted in the George I style. The coffee pot and hot milk jug have a plain oval baluster form and the sugar bowl has a plain oval rounded form, all onto an oval domed spreading foot. The surface of each piece is plain and unembellished with applied moulded decoration to the rim. The coffee pot and milk jug are fitted with the original hallmarked hinged covers and the sugar bowl features a push fit cover, all surmounted with impressive sterling silver tiered urn style finials. The milk jug and coffee pot retain the original opposing scroll, carved pear wood handles with scrolling sterling silver lower terminals, in addition to large leaf motifs to the upper socket in junction with the body. The sugar bowl is fitted with a pair of sterling silver opposing scroll handles, matching the same style as the pear wood handles to the other pieces. The coffee pot has an impressive swan necked spout and the jug has a beak style spout embellished with a vase-shaped moulding with a drop shaped form to the nadir. Condition This antique café au lait...

This lustrous six piece coffee/tea service was created circa 1950 by the legendary silversmiths Elkington & Co of Birmingham England. It includes a tray, a samovar, a coffee and tea pot, a sugar bowl, and a cream saucer. While each piece in the service is decorated with elaborate flora and fauna etchings and ribbed striations (with the exception of the samovar), they all have distinguishing idiosyncratic details. The samovar, for example, has a mushroom shaped finial, whereas the coffee and tea pots feature meadow buttercup finials. Additionally, the handles of each vessel incorporate a charming vine motif inlaid with ringed bone insets. The samovar includes a kerosene heater...