English George III Period Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Set
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Hello, collectors! Today we have a truly elegant piece of English history: a George III period sterling silver three-piece tea set. This beautiful service includes a teapot, a two-handled sugar bowl, and a cream jug, all designed in a classic compressed rectangular form that was very fashionable during the late Regency era.
Crafted in 1821, this set is a wonderful example of English silversmithing from the late George III period. The hallmarks tell us it was made in Sheffield by Samuel Roberts & Co. Notice the exquisite details: the applied floral and foliate band around the mid-section of each piece, and those magnificent cast paw feet adorned with acanthus leaves. The teapot features a beautifully integrated flush-hinged lid, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship from this era, and a C-scroll handle with an acanthus leaf thumbpiece. The interiors of the sugar bowl and cream jug are gilded, adding a touch of luxury and protecting the silver from the corrosive effects of sugar and cream.
The condition is excellent, with minor surface wear that you would expect from a piece over 200 years old. The hallmarks are crisp and clear, which is always a joy to see. Based on the clear hallmarks, the correct construction techniques like the flush hinge, and the overall quality, I give this an authenticity score of 95%. At auction, a fine, complete set like this from a recognized maker would likely fetch between $1,500 and $2,500. It's a stunning set, ready to pour a perfect cup of history!
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Item Report
English George III Period Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Set
By:Samuel Roberts & Co (SR)
Style:George III
Origin:England
Materials:Sterling Silver, Gilding (interior of sugar and creamer)
Age:1821
Condition:Excellent (minor surface wear consistent with age and use, clear hallmarks)
Value:1500-2500
Maker's Marks / Writing:Hallmarks for Sheffield, Sterling Silver (Lion Passant), Date letter 'f' (1821), Maker's mark 'SR' (Samuel Roberts & Co), Duty mark (King's head)
Date:2026-07-14 09:28:38.562734
Description:
A fine English George III period sterling silver three-piece tea service, comprising a teapot, a two-handled sugar bowl, and a cream jug. Each piece features a compressed rectangular, rounded form with an applied floral and foliate band around the mid-section. The pieces are raised on four cast, ornate paw feet with acanthus leaf decoration. The teapot has a flush-hinged lid with a cast silver finial and a C-scroll handle with acanthus leaf thumbpiece. The sugar bowl and cream jug have gilded interiors. The set bears clear English silver hallmarks.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a handsome and authentic George III period sterling silver tea set. The hallmarks are clear and indicate it was made in Sheffield in 1821 by Samuel Roberts & Co. The design, with its compressed form, floral banding, and ornate paw feet, is typical of the late Regency/late George III period. The condition appears excellent, with crisp decoration and clear marks.
Individual Images:
whole tea set
overhead view of tea set
side view of teapot
teapot with lid open
detail of sterling silver hallmark
detail of sterling silver hallmark
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Excellent (minor surface wear consistent with age and use, clear hallmarks)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, decoration, and clear hallmarks allow for a confident identification of the maker, date, and origin.
Authenticity Score: 95%
The hallmarks are consistent with the period, the wear is appropriate, and the construction techniques (such as the flush hinge on the teapot) are correct for early 19th-century English silver.
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Keywords
George III, Sterling Silver, Tea Set, Teapot, Sugar Bowl, Creamer, English Silver, Sheffield, Samuel Roberts, Antique Silver, Regency Style
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