John Walton Of Newcaste Hm 1842 Victorian Engraved Solid Silver 3-piece Tea Set

Victorian Solid Silver Three-Piece Tea Set by John Walton, Newcastle – 1842

A fine and elegant Victorian solid silver three-piece tea service, hallmarked Newcastle, 1842, by the esteemed silversmith John Walton.

This beautifully engraved set comprises a teapot, sugar bowl, and cream jug, each of oval bombe form with floral and scroll decoration, cast handles, and raised beaded borders. The teapot features a domed hinged lid with an ornate floral finial.

Each piece is finely engraved and hand-crafted to exceptional standard, reflecting the superior silverwork associated with Newcastle silversmiths of the early Victorian era.

• Maker: John Walton

• Assay Office: Newcastle

• Date: 1842 (Victorian Period)

• Material: Sterling Silver (925)

• Decoration: Hand-engraved foliate and scroll design

Approximate Dimensions & Weights:

• Teapot (with handle): 30 × 15 × 17 cm — 690 g

• Sugar Bowl (with handles): 21 × 13 × 11.5 cm — 250 g

• Milk Jug (with handle): 15 × 9 × 10.5 cm —270 g

A superb and well-balanced Victorian silver tea set, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of John Walton of Newcastle, one of the leading provincial silversmiths of the 19th century.