English Silver Tea Set

[DDW]

Hi - From my research I think this is English, date 1864. I am looking for any additional help. Would it be sterling or plate?
Thank you!

[MCB]

Hello DDW,

Welcome to the forum.

The marks (the lion, the crown and the Queen's head) confirm the item pictured was assayed at the Sheffield office 1864-5 and is of sterling quality. Presumably the other pieces are similarly marked?

The mark within the diamond shape is the registered design mark.

The JB/EB mark is for the makers Joseph and Edward Bradbury trading as Thomas Bradbury & Sons from 24 Arundel Street Sheffield.

[dognose]

Hi DDW,

Check out: http://www.925-1000.com/registry.html

Trev.

[DDW]

Thank you!

I did find the registry mark page, which is how I was able to date it. Ididn't know if it was sterling or not. Only the 3 pieces on the tray are marked this way. Would the small pot and the piece without a lid be a creamer and sugar. They are quite large.

[dognose]

Hi,

Yes, I would say milk jug and sugar bowl, sometimes you find another bowl for the tealeaf slops. Is the tray sterling also?

Trev.