A SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, maker's mark of Reed & Barton, circa 1900, comprising teapot, two handled covered sugar bowl and cream jug, each broadly lobed urn form with fluted corners, on raised shaped square base with acanthus corners, the base, molded shoulder and part of the hinged highly raised cover chased and engraved with flowers and foliate scrolls (each piece with different flower motif), the cover topped by acanthus cluster finial, the teapot with part foliate spout and scroll handle--the teapot 10¼in. (26cm.) high, gross weight 58.5oz. (3)