Sterling Silver Victorian Tea Set London 1856

Description

Heading : Sterling silver Victorian tea set in Gothic revival style
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1856 for Edward Ker Reid
Period : Victoria
Origin : London, England
Decoration : Heavily chased gothic revival decoration. Each piece with panels with elaborate stylised decoration featuring cartouches with fruit and each piece with one panel having a cartouche containing dedication “MC to MPG”. Each with elaborate feet featuring acanthus leaf scrolling and floral decoration. Parcel gilt interior. Along with sugar tongs from 1857.
Size :  Coffee pot: 24.3cm height, 23cm handle to spout. Teapot: 17.7cm height, 23.5cm handle to spout. Cream jug: 15cm height, 11.5cm handle to spout.
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight :  2549 grams (approx 81.5 troy)