. The teapot is marked underneath. The cover apparently unmarked. The finial thread and nut with marks for Charles Stuart Harris, circa 1900. The is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use to the teapot. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There has been a repair to the hinge with small areas of visible solder. There have also been repairs to the handle sockets. The wood handle is probable later and there is some cracking and staining to the ivory finial. The marks on the stand are rather worn. There is some scratching and wear, noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There is wear to both the sugar-bowl and cream-jug with copper showing through in areas. Each piece engraved with initials EF though with some differences to the engraving between the silver pieces and the Old Sheffield plated pieces.

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