Charleston - 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...

Exceptionally Rare & Fine Antique English Crown Derby 11 piece hand painted "King's" pattern imari decor porcelain Cabaret Set on a never-before-seen "lazy susan" revolving pedestal...

Exceptional "bright cut" hand engraved large two-handle gallery tea tray profusely hand engraved with scrolls and floral motifs all-over the well of the tray. The engraving is so int...

Gorgeous antique English Sheffield silver plate large two handle "cut corner" gallery tea tray with fabulous "bright cut" hand engraved floral and scroll motif. Handsome pierced gall...

Rare antique English Copeland and Garrett (Spode) earthenware "Chintz" mini teapot Rare size and rare "Chintz" pattern 6" W (handle to spout) with two...

Fabulous old English Booth's earthenware hand painted teapot, Staffordshire in a painted and colorful "peacock" and floral pattern Made by Booth...

Fine and rare antique English hand chased copper and brass kettle on original wrought iron stand with original copper burner. Please note lovely handwr...

Finest quality Old English silver plate pierced border large rectangular gallery tray with embossed well; superb tall pierced border; cut-out ...

Set of six rare antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern teacups and saucers. Pristine condition, no condition issues. Very rare pattern Measure: Cup D 3 3/4" Sa...

Rare and important antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern four-piece tea set including teapot, covered sugar, cream jug and waste bowl Teapot shape as illustrated on pg. 312 (plate 1871) of "An Anthology of British Teapots...

Rare and important antique American extraordinarily heavyweight coin silver (.900 Fine) Rococo style four-piece tea set including exceptional teapot, two handled covered sugar bowl, ...

A very fine English Regency rosewood teapoy, circa 1820, featuring two removable and lined tea caddies and two centre containers lined with leather. The pedestal base features a tuli...