5 piece Victorian era English Silver tea service comprised of a kettle on a footed stand, coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer, all items bear hand chased scroll work, beaded borders and a vacant cartouche. Creamer and sugar have gold washed interiors. Kettle bears a crest of an eagle with a motto of "AQUILA NON CAPTAT MUSCAS" - (THE EAGLE DOES NOT CAPTURE FLIES). With a Birmingham city stamp, maker's mark of Elkington & Co Ltd. and a date letter of 1875. Accompanied by a footed silver plated serving tray with a central heraldic lion. Total approx. weight of all items is 157 troy oz, excluding tray. From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: creamer measures approx. 8.25" h.

Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Carved finials exhibit cracks and losses.