A 19th Century Old Sheffield plate melon-fluted compressed moulded circular three-piece tea service on floral and foliate feet and with applied shell and scroll rims, each decorated with flowers and foliage, the teapot with a leaf-capped scroll handle, shell-capped spout and fluted domed hinged cover with flower finial, the gilt-lined milk jug and sugar basin with elaborate scrolling foliate handles - height of teapot 4¾in. (3)