English (London) Victorian sterling silver four-piece tea service, date mark 1856, with chased foliate and scroll motifs, central cartouches on each panel, each raised on four scrolled paw feet, maker's mark possibly William Hunter, comprising: Coffee pot, bone insulated handle, 10 3/4" H x 9 3/4" W x 5 1/4", 29.26 ozt (broken handle), teapot, bone insulated handle, 8" H x 9 3/4" W x 6 1/4", 25.34 ozt, sugar bowl, double handled (no lid), vermeil interior, 5 1/4" H x 8" W, 13.94 ozt, creamer (dipped), 6 1/2" H, 8.29 ozt. Approx total weight: 76.83 ozt (inclusive).

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