Tea in the old homes was not a drink. It was a ritual with its own objects. The tray came first, set down with the kettle, the sugar pot, the creamer — four pieces arranged so that a guest understood something about the household before a cup was poured.
This four-piece tea set is vintage silver-plated brass — the kettle, sugar pot, milk pot, and tray all hand-engraved in floral patterns that match across every piece. The work is fine and even, the kind that took time. Age marks are part of what it is — this is a collected piece, not a reproduction.
The details
Silver-plated brass, hand-engraved floral patterns · Tray: 12" diameter · Kettle: 8" height · Sugar pot and milk pot: 5" height each · Four pieces. Vintage — may have age marks.
Care
Hand wash gently, dry immediately, no abrasives.