Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea became popular as a social gathering for the upper class in Britain.
These are the items used there, such as teapots and cups.
This includes coffee related items too.
For more information on afternoon tea, please see the following blog post.
Blog Post: British Afternoon Tea
Blog article: Antique British tea set items
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We would like to introduce you to an antique British silver plate tea set. This is a tea set that appears to be from the late Victorian period. There is no maker's marking, so the maker is unknown. This is...
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We would like to introduce you to an antique British silver plated biscuit barrel. This is a work by Daniel & Arter of Birmingham, England, from 1909. The barrel sides and lid have no decoration and are mirror finished. There...
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We would like to present you an antique British silver plate coffee pot. This is a work by Thomas Prime of Birmingham, England, around 1880. The beautifully shaped, mirror-finished body is decorated with elegant ornaments. There is little wear on...
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We are pleased to present a set of antique British sugar pots and milk jugs. This set is made of silver plate and includes a sugar bowl and milk jug of the same design. This is a classic half-fluted design....
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We would like to introduce you to an antique cake server. A cake server is a tool for serving cakes, etc. This is a cake server that seems to be made in Belgium. It is made of 80% pure silver...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by Robert Williams of Exeter, England, circa 1839. The Exeter Assay Office is very valuable as it closed in 1883. It has a plain design with no engravings, but...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by Stephen Adams II from England around 1800. The exact year of manufacture is unknown because the date letter on the hallmark is unknown, but the active period of...
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We would like to introduce you to an antique pastry server. A pastry server is a tool for cutting and serving cakes, desserts, tarts, pies, etc. This is a pastry server that seems to be made in continental Europe such...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by Stephen Adams from Chester, England, around 1800. Beautiful and detailed decoration throughout. Although it is an old item that was built over 200 years ago, it has little...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by "George Smith IV" in London, England, around 1800. The entire room is beautifully decorated with floral and plant motifs. Just the right size to use as sugar tongs....
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by "John William Blake" in London, England, circa 1823. There are no engravings, but these are plain tongs with a beautiful mirror finish. The bowl part is relatively large...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by Wakely & Wheeler in London, England, circa 1885. Beautiful bright cut decorations are applied throughout. Although it is small, the silver is thick and sturdy. We hope that...
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by Johnathan Hayne, England, around 1830. There is some wear throughout, but there are elegant decorations throughout. It's the perfect size for sugar tongs. We hope that this “once...
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Introducing a British antique silver plated tea set. This is a work by James Ballatyne & Sons in England, circa 1913. This is a 3-piece set including a teapot, sugar bowl, and cream jug. A beautiful tea set with scroll...
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We would like to introduce you to an antique British silver plate coffee pot. This is a work by the prestigious Walker and Hall of Sheffield, England, made around 1880. The beautifully shaped mirror-finished body is adorned with elegant decorations....
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Introducing British antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by "Stokes & Ireland" in Chester, England, circa 1914. The handle is decorated with simple and elegant decorations throughout. Although it is small, the silver is thick and sturdy....
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Introducing a British antique silver plated teaspoon set. This is a work by GEORGE HAWKSLEY from Sheffield, England, circa 1905. The set includes 12 teaspoons and sugar tongs. It is elegantly decorated with scrolls and small flowers. Comes in original...
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Introducing the teacup trio from Hornsey, UK. Hornsey is a relatively new pottery manufacturer founded in 1949 in Yorkshire, England. The tableware for everyday use with a design similar to Scandinavian tableware gained popularity, but it was closed in 2000....
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Introducing a biscuit barrel made of British antique silver plate. This is a 1910 work by Elkington, a prestigious British silver plate company. The sides are decorated with vertical lines, and the legs are also decorated with beautiful decorations. It...
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Introducing American antique sterling silver sugar tongs. This is a work by the American "MANCHESTER MFG CO" made around 1905. The handle has beautiful engravings typical of American silver. The grip part is characterized by a bird of prey claw...
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Introducing the German antique cream jug. This is a German Storck & Sinsheimer work around 1900. The whole is decorated with children (angels?) and flowers in relief. The design has a different atmosphere from British silver products. Because it is...
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Introducing a British vintage silver plate coffee server. This is a reproduction of a Georgian style coffee server (coffee pot) in the 20th century. The maker and production year are unknown, but the decoration and design are made quite well....
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We would like to introduce you to an antique British silver plate coffee pot. This was made in 1853 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons of Sheffield, England. The smooth body and spout are beautifully decorated. There are signs of repair...
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Introducing a British antique silver plate cake stand. A cake stand is a table on which cakes and other desserts are placed at British afternoon tea. Around 1922, this piece was made by MAPPIN & WEBB, a high-end jewelry store...