A fine quality Victorian sterling silver tea set by John Samuel Hunt, hallmarked London 1861, with retail mark of Hunt & Ruskell Late Storr & Mortimer. Tapered drum shape with scroll handles and spouts, with engraved decoration in the Regence style. Comprising a teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar bowl. The cream jug and sugar bowl with gilt interiors. Length of teapot handle to spout 8.9" (22.5cm), capacity of teapot 4 cups (1000ml), total weight 67.3 troy oz (2093g)