This is a rare and exquisite four piece antique silver four piece tea & coffee set with hallmarks for the celebrated silversmith Charles Boyton, London, 1884. This is a truly exquisite set with fabulous and beautiful top quality embossed decoration. Each piece is same date and maker. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings or dents, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 25 - Height is of coffee pot Weight 67 troy oz - Weight is all 4 pieces Dimensions in inches: Height 10 inches - Height is of coffee pot - Weight is all 4 pieces Charles Boyton was a well known silversmith who was apprenticed in 1807 to William Seaman, Hull's Street, St. Luke's. He registered his first hallmark in London Assay Office in 1825. The workshop was active at 12 Europia Place, moving in 1830 to Wellington Street, St. Luke's. Further marks were entered in 1830, 1833, 1834 and 1838. From c.1849 the firm operated at Northampton Square, Clerkenwell (c. 1849-1904) under the management of Charles Boyton II (son of the founder, died 1899) and Charles Holman Boyton (grandson, died 1904). In 1894 the business changed its title to Charles Boyton & Son and in 1919 to Charles Boyton & Son Ltd. In the last period Charles Boyton (III) (son of C.H. Boyton) acted as governing director and the firm was active as wholesale manufacturer of silver and electroplate. The firm encountered economic difficulties and in 1933 a new company was created, entitled Charles Boyton & Son Ltd (active at Wardour Street from 1936 until 1977). In 1934 Charles Boyton (III) left the firm and opened his own business at 114 Marylebone Lane with retail premises at 98 Wigmore Street. His production in Art Deco style was engraved with a facsimile of his signature. The activity closed after 1948. Chronology: Charles Boyton c. 1825-1894 Charles Boyton & Son 1894-1919 Charles Boyton & Son Ltd 1919 - 1933 Charles Boyton & Son Ltd (new company) 1936-1977 Charles Boyton (III) 1934 - after 1948 Our reference: 05120 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.