5 piece silver plated tea set

🫖 Item Overview

• Type: 5-piece silver-plated tea/coffee service set with tray
• Components visible:
  • Teapot
  • Coffee pot
  • Covered sugar bowl
  • Creamer
  • Ornate serving tray
• Material: Likely silver-plated copper or brass, based on the warm undertone showing through the wear on the pieces
• Style: Victorian Revival or Baroque Rococo style
• Estimated Date: Circa 1930s–1950s
• Condition: Good to Excellent — some tarnish visible, but no major dents or structural damage aside from light wear and patina

🔎 Design & Craftsmanship Notes

• The filigree and edge scrollwork are highly decorative, indicative of mid-century revivalist silverplate sets, popular from the 1920s through the 1960s.
• The footed base and pointed finials on the lids are common in more formal, upscale silverplate sets meant for dining room display and occasional use.
• The tray has elegant repousse (raised) floral scrollwork and scalloped edging — very desirable.

🔍 Possible Makers

Common U.S. and European manufacturers of silver-plated tea sets from this period include:

• Poole Silver Co.
• Leonard Silver Mfg.
• WM Rogers
• Reed & Barton
• Gorham
• Oneida

These companies often marked their pieces on the bottom with logos or hallmarks such as:

• “EPNS” (Electroplated Nickel Silver)
• “Silver on Copper”
• A hallmark of animals, letters, or shields

📝 Recommendation: Turn each piece over and look closely for any maker’s mark, stamp, or engraved number. Feel free to upload an image of any marks you find — they are crucial for authentication and value.

💰 Estimated Value (Retail & Collector Market)

Condition

Market Value (Full Set)

Light tarnish, good detail

$75–$150

Professionally polished, excellent condition

$150–$300

If maker is known & collectible (e.g., Gorham, Reed & Barton)

$250–$400+

🧽 Care Tips

• Polish gently with silver cream (not abrasive paste) to preserve the plating.
• Store in a low-humidity area to avoid tarnish.
• Avoid dishwasher or acidic cleaners — hand wash only.

📌 Professional Appraisal?

If:

• You find a hallmark that suggests a rare or high-end manufacturer
• You intend to insure or sell at auction

…then a professional silver appraiser or antique dealer specializing in decorative arts would be worth consulting. This is especially true if the set is solid silver (which this does not appear to be), or Victorian-period original rather than revival.