Hallmarked Victorian Silver Four Piece Tea Set

Hallmarked Silver
Victorian Four Piece Tea Service
This exquisite Victorian silver tea set features four beautifully crafted pieces in identical design, showcasing the elegance of the era. The tea pot milk and sugar were expertly made in Sheffield 1854-5 by renowned silversmith Robert Slater, The Coffee Pot in in 1838 by the esteemed makers Barnard and Sons. Each piece reflects the intricate design and artistry characteristic of Victorian silverware.
Coffee Pot, Tea Pot , Milk and Sugar Bowl
Beautifully Chased Set with floral relief and shields and leaf scrolls – vacant cartouche
Silver Handles with heat spacer to the two pots
The handle of the pots in scrolled acanthus design and floral finial set low to the lid
Tea Pot measuring 18.5cm in height and left to right 18cm. Coffee Pot 25cm in width and height 28cm
Excellent condition for age
Fully Hallmarked to the base of each
Each piece refelts the Victorian period in ornate splendour with intricate design and artistry.

Possibly the oldest manufacturing silversmith in the world, the origin of this business having been established by Anthony Nelme c. 1680. Francis Nelme inherited the business on the death of his father in 1722 and continued until 1739 when Thomas Whipham took over the business. On his death in 1756 his son Thomas Whipham jr took into partnership Charles Wright. Thomas retired in 1775 and the business was continued by Charles Wright. The business was amalgamated by Henry Chawner in 1786 and the latter son of Edward Barnard (I) became the foreman of the firm. Chawner was master to the first Edward Barnard (I) so that the connection of the Barnard family can be traced from 1773. In 1796 took into partnership John Emes that became the owner after the retirement of Chawner, maintaining Edward Barnard (I) as manager. Emes died in 1808 and his widow Rebecca took as partner Edward Barnard (I). Rebecca Emes withdrew in 1829 and Edward Barnard (I) became the proprietor with his son Edward Barnard (II), John Barnard and William Barnard, trading under the style Edward Barnard & Sons. After the retirement of Edward Barnard (I) the firm was continued by Edward Barnard (II) (1846-1851), John Barnard (I) (1846-1868), William Barnard (1846), Edward Barnard (III) (1868), Walter Barnard (1868-1903), John Barnard (II) (1868-1903), Michael Barnard (1896-1903), Stanley Barnard (1896-1903) and Robert Dubcock (1896). The firm was converted into a limited liability company in 1910 under the style Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd. In 1977 Edward Barnard & Sons Limited became a subsidiary of Padgett; Braham Ltd.

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