This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver three piece bachelor tea set has been modelled in the Queen Anne style.

The lower portion of the teapot, swan neck spout, cream jug and sugar bowl are embellished with embossed fluted decoration.

The upper portion of each piece of this Queen Anne tea service is plain and unembellished.

The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover, which also features fluted decoration.

The cover is surmounted by the original carved painted wood and sterling silver fluted, cushion shaped finial.

The teapot retains the original angular carved painted wood handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.

The cream jug and sugar bowl have plain angular sterling silver handles ornamented with plain moulded decoration.

The sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior.

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This Edwardian tea service is a very good gauge of silver, very good quality and in excellent condition in keeping with age.

Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

There are some natural fire marks to the surface of each piece, in keeping with age.

The interior of each piece of this bachelor tea set has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each piece and part hallmarks to the teapot cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Edwardian silverware.

Teapot

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 21.8cm/8.6"

Width 7.7cm/3"

Height to top of finial 11.3cm/4.4"

Sugar Bowl

Length across handles 13.7cm/5.4"

Width 6.5cm/2.6"

Height 7.8cm/3.1"

Cream Jug

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 10.7cm/4.2"

Width 5.7cm/2.2"

Height 6.8cm/2.7"

12.5 troy ounces/388g