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Here we have a handsome English George IV Period Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service—teapot, cream jug, and sugar bowl—confidently hallmarked in London in 1821. This is silver that balances elegance and utility with that unmistakable early 19th-century assurance. It was made not merely to grace the sideboard, but to serve. The design sits squarely in the refined Regency world of 1821. The lobed-rectangular bodies, foliate-cast handle mounts and finial, repeating floral relief band, and shell-and-scroll feet all speak the language of high-quality London domestic silver. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain their gilt-washed interiors, adding both practical protection and a warm visual richness. The hallmarks tell the full story. The crowned leopard’s head anchors the service to the London assay office; the lion passant confirms sterling standard; the duty head reflects the tax mark in use at the time; and the lowercase Roman “f” date letter fixes the year precisely at 1821. The maker’s mark “SR” corresponds to Solomon Royes, an active London silversmith of the period whose work aligns comfortably with the character of this set. Condition appears very good overall, with light surface scratching from careful use and honest age, but no obvious major dents or structural concerns visible. Such measured wear is entirely consistent with a well-kept service of more than two centuries. Tea services of this caliber are enduringly desirable because they embody both craftsmanship and ceremony. With clear 1821 London hallmarks and a probable attribution to Solomon Royes, this is a refined and cohesive set with authentic period presence. Auction estimate: $1,800 to $3,500 USD.
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Item Report
English George IV Period Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service (London, 1821, Solomon Royes)
英国乔治四世时期纯银三件套茶具（伦敦，1821年，所罗门·罗伊斯）
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By: Solomon Royes (London, active early 19th century)
Style: George IV period English silver
Origin: England
Materials: sterling silver, gilt-washed silver interiors (cream jug and sugar bowl)
Age: Hallmarked London, 1821
Condition: Very Good (light surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age; no obvious major dents visible)
Value: Auction estimate: $1,800–$3,500 USD
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Maker's Marks / Writing: Maker’s mark “SR” (attributed to Solomon Royes), lion passant (sterling standard), crowned leopard’s head (London assay office), duty head, and lowercase Roman “f” date letter for 1821.
Date: 2026-03-24 02:36:16.165600
Description:
A finely made early 19th-century English sterling silver tea service comprising teapot, cream jug, and open sugar bowl, hallmarked in London in 1821. The set displays a restrained yet sculptural George IV profile with a lobed-rectangular form, foliate-cast handles and finial, a repeating floral band in relief, and ornate shell-and-scroll feet. The cream jug and sugar bowl retain gilt-washed interiors, while the teapot interior appears ungilded. Clear hallmarks include the maker’s mark “SR,” lion passant, crowned leopard’s head, duty head, and a lowercase Roman “f” date letter. 这是一套制作精良的19世纪早期英国纯银三件套茶具，包括茶壶、奶壶和敞口糖碗，带有1821年伦敦检验标记。整体呈现典雅而富有雕塑感的乔治四世时期风格，采用弧角矩形轮廓、叶饰铸造把手与壶钮、浮雕花卉纹带，以及贝壳与卷草纹足。奶壶与糖碗内部鎏金，茶壶内部未见鎏金。清晰可见的银标包括“SR”制作者标记、行走狮标、王冠豹头标、国王头像税标及小写罗马字母“f”年份字母。
Curator Questions
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Assessment:
This is an authentic English George IV period sterling silver tea service, hallmarked in London in 1821. The crowned leopard’s head, lion passant, duty head, and lowercase Roman “f” date letter firmly establish the assay office and year, while the maker’s mark “SR” corresponds to Solomon Royes, a documented London silversmith active at this time. The forms, cast floral borders, shell-and-scroll feet, and overall restraint of surface engraving are entirely consistent with refined Regency-era domestic silver. Condition appears very good, with light surface wear and minor scratches commensurate with careful use and age, and no obvious major dents visible. The service presents as a cohesive and period-correct set with strong hallmarked integrity and stylistic consistency. 这是一套真实的英国乔治四世时期纯银茶具，1821年伦敦检验。王冠豹头标、行走狮标、国王头像税标及小写罗马字母“f”年份字母明确指向伦敦检验局及1821年；“SR”制作者标记对应当时活跃于伦敦的银匠所罗门·罗伊斯。整体造型、铸造花卉纹饰、贝壳卷草足及克制的表面处理均符合摄政时期高品质家用银器特征。品相整体良好，仅见与年代和正常使用相符的轻微表面磨损与细小划痕，未见明显重大凹痕。整体为风格统一、银标完整且时代特征鲜明的原时期作品。
Individual Images:
- Visible hallmarks include maker’s mark “SR
- ” lion passant
- crowned leopard’s head
- duty head
- and lowercase Roman “f” date letter. Gilt interiors visible in cream jug and sugar bowl; teapot interior appears ungilded. Overall form and feet consistent across all three pieces.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface wear and minor scratches consistent with age; no obvious major dents visible)
Identification Score: 99%
The object is clearly a London-assayed sterling silver three-piece tea service. The full and legible hallmark set, including the crowned leopard’s head and 1821 date letter, allows precise identification of assay office, year, and highly probable maker. 该器物明确为伦敦检验的纯银三件套茶具。完整清晰的银标，包括王冠豹头标及1821年年份字母，使检验局、年份及高度可能的制作者均可被准确确认。
Authenticity Score: 94%
Authenticity is strongly supported by the consistent and period-correct London hallmarks for 1821, appropriate construction techniques, stylistically coherent George IV design, and natural age wear. The high score reflects the clarity of the marks and alignment with documented work by Solomon Royes. 清晰且符合1821年伦敦标准的银标、合乎时代的制作工艺、统一的乔治四世时期风格以及自然使用痕迹均有力支持其真品属性。较高评分基于银标明确及与所罗门·罗伊斯已知作品的风格一致性。
Image Memory Note
Hallmarks clearly read as London, 1821, with SR maker’s mark. 银标清晰显示为伦敦，1821年，制作者标记为SR。
Keywords
English, George IV, 1821, London assay, Solomon Royes, sterling silver, tea service, teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl, gilt interior, hallmarked silver, Regency 英国, 乔治四世, 1821年, 伦敦检验, 所罗门·罗伊斯, 纯银, 茶具, 茶壶, 奶壶, 糖碗, 鎏金内壁, 银标, 摄政时期
Peer Review Summary
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The visible hallmarks on the tea service (Image 2, Image 4) clearly show a maker's mark 'SR', a lion passant, a crowned leopard head, a lowercase Roman 'f' date letter, and a duty head (King's head). The overall form of the tea service is a lobed-rectangular shape with foliate-cast handles and finial, a repeating floral band in relief, and ornate shell-and-scroll feet (Image 3, Image 7, Image 8). Gilt-washed interiors are visible in the cream jug and sugar bowl (Image 3, Image 8), consistent with the report's description of 'open vessels'. The teapot interior (Image 5) does not appear gilt-washed. The condition shows light surface wear and minor scratches, consistent with age and use, with no obvious major dents visible in the provided images.
Market and Source Support
The hallmark analysis, using the provided RAG guidance for English Sterling Silver Hallmarks (London), definitively dates the tea service. The presence of a lowercase Roman 'f' date letter, a crowned leopard head (London assay, pre-1822), and a duty head (1784-1890) narrows the date to 1821. The maker's mark 'SR' for London in 1821 is attributed to Solomon Royes. While the report suggests 'Samuel Roberts or another London silversmith', Samuel Roberts is primarily associated with Sheffield and later periods for sterling silver. Solomon Royes was active in London around this period and used the 'SR' mark.
Needs Verification
The report's dating of 'circa 1825-1835' is inaccurate; the hallmarks clearly indicate a date of 1821. The report's claim that the date letter and city/date punches are 'not fully legible' is contradicted by the clear visibility of these marks in Image 4, which allowed for a precise dating to 1821 and identification of the London assay office. While the report correctly identifies the 'SR' maker's mark, its suggestion of 'Samuel Roberts' is less precise than the probable attribution to Solomon Royes, who is documented as using the 'SR' mark in London in 1821. No additional physical evidence is needed to resolve the date or assay office, as the marks are sufficiently clear.
Audit Conclusion
The tea service is confirmed to be an authentic English sterling silver three-piece set, hallmarked in London in 1821, during the George IV period. The maker is highly probable to be Solomon Royes. The report's dating and legibility assessment of the hallmarks are incorrect, but its overall identification of the object type, material, and general period style is sound. The estimated value range appears reasonable for an authentic George IV London sterling silver tea service of this period and quality, as supported by comparable auction and dealer listings for similar items by Solomon Royes and other contemporary London silversmiths.
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