"Sterling" and Lion passant, but no city or maker marks

[ruthw]

Hello and thank you for this amazing resource! You all have helped me ID some silver in the past.

I'm not sure if I am posting this in the proper category, but starting here. I have the below coffee/tea service pieces and am trying to find out the maker and approximate age. The only marks on the bottom of all pieces is "STERLING" and the lion passant. On the sides are a horse head, the letters DARE, and a sort of Coat of Arms looking design. I have searched extensively and I tend to think that DARE and the other designs are maybe a family or organization name, ie. just personalization. Is it possible to determine the area made, maker, or date without any other markings on the bottom?

Any wisdom you can impart is appreciated!

[Aguest]

:::::::; The "lion passant that kind of looks like a monkey" is seen on Colonial Indian Silver hallmarks. ::::: If it is possible to take a close-up of the "lion passant" on the bottom of the teapot that would be helpful. ::::::::: The first guess is a Colonial Indian Silver maker ::::: As to the date, I guess it could be circa 1850, if I had to guess between slightly earlier and slightly later than 1850, I would guess slightly earlier so maybe 1830-1850 as some possible range ::::::::::::::::::

(you could also make a case for a Chinese Export Maker, but, if I remember correctly, the "lion passant that kind of looks like a monkey" is seen in association with the hallmarks of Colonial Indian Silversmiths)

[ruthw]

Thank you so much for your info! Here are 2 close-ups from 2 different teapots: