The handles have ivory stops in them to keep the handle from getting too hot. The two pots have hinged lids which are in perfect working order. Each piece stands on a wide pedestal style base which keeps them sturdy. The set was made by Martin Hall & Co.
One cartouche is engraved with a standing lion holding a bulls head and the other one has never been monogrammed or engraved. My photos do not begin to show the beauty of this set. This is an oversized set and makes quite a statement.
Size: Coffee pot 12 1/2" tall by 10" wide, teapot 9"tall by 10" wide, creamer 6 3/4" tall by 5" wide, sugar 6 1/2" tall by 8 1/2" wide. Condition: Overall e xcellent condition, t he creamer has been slightly over polished in two spots that can be seen in our photos. Marks: GPGS, M H & Co. If there are any problems contact me immediately. Thank you for supporting a small business! The item "Victorian Ornate Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Set with Bird Finials 4 Piece Set" is in sale since Thursday, February 13, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "whitmer-hammond-antiques" and is located in Gouldsboro, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States.