Y A Victorian silver ovoid pedestal tea and coffee service by Stephen Smith, London 1869, the tea pot with a coiled serpent finial to the dome centred cover, the coffee jug with an acanthus chased urn finial, each with ivory spacers to the high loop handles chased with laurel, the applied classical band with urns and female masks divided by leopards amidst scrolling fruiting vine, the tea pot 26cm (10 1/4iun) long, the coffee jug 35.5cm (14in) high, 2727g (87.65 oz) gross Condition Report: Tea pot- marks are partially obscured Hinge tight Cover sits well Play to the handle Splits to the ivory bands Stands well Some minor creases and dents to the body Coffee jug- marks are clear slight play to the hinge and handle Splits to the ivory bands Two minor creases to the body Stands well Cream Jug- marks are partially obscured Slightly wobbles Sugar bowl- maker's marks slightly rubbed, rest clear Stands well No engraving to any of the pieces All with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer