19th Century Elkington Victorian Tea Service Silver Set

This very handsome and heavy, antique silver tea set comprises of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug sitting on an oval shaped tray, dates to 1840-1853. Embellished with elegant and elaborate engravings. Silver stamps on the bottom of each piece, Elkington & Co.. One of the unique things about this piece is the ivory rings on the tea pot handle : this is to contain the heat from spreading on the part of the handle where one holds it. Swan shape