Antique 1892 Sheffield Sterling Tea Set by George Wishart for Daniel Todd & Son For Sale

Presenting a magnificent, fully documented piece of late-Victorian British luxury: an antique solid sterling silver bachelor-style tea service dating to the late 19th century. This exceptional set represents a prestigious dual-heritage collaboration between two historic silver houses. The silver itself was masterfully crafted and heavily chased by the renowned Sheffield silversmith George Wishart, bearing his coveted \"GW\" maker\'s mark, alongside the official Sheffield Assay Office Crown, the Lion Passant guaranteeing 92.5% purity, and the stylized date letter cartouche.This premium set was commissioned by and custom-retailed through the elite Scottish goldsmiths and jewelers Daniel Todd & Son of Glasgow. It remains housed in its original, beautifully preserved luxury presentation case, wrapped in fine antique pebble-grained Morocco leather. The interior features its stunning, original vivid lining, with the brilliant gold-gilt retailer stamp of Daniel Todd & Son still perfectly legible on the pristine cream satin.The silver pieces showcase exquisite craftsmanship, featuring classic Victorian half-fluted (bachelor style) bodies, crisp geometric handles, and an upper border intricately engraved with delicate floral and foliage swags. Weighing a substantial 14.5 troy ounces (451 grams) of solid metal weight (excluding the weight of the case), this heirloom-quality set is free of heavy damage or monogram removal. Complete with its original retail provenance and magnificent presentation box, this is an incredibly rare find for collectors of fine Scottish retail history and Sheffield sterling silver alike.