Title: Antique Victorian Silverplated Tea Set Reed Barton Armorial Crest Neptune Latin

Description: This item is a beautiful antique Victorian four-piece silverplated tea or coffee service manufactured by the renowned American silversmith Reed & Barton (Taunton, MA) during the late 19th century (circa 1880–1895). This exquisite set features the classic Pattern No. 2940 and bears the authentic Reed & Barton "Globe and Eagle" manufacturing hallmark on the underside. Highly unique and rich in provenance, the pieces are custom-engraved with the prominent heraldic armorial crest and Latin motto of the historic British Cecil Family (Marquesses of Exeter). The engraving beautifully depicts a detailed demi-merman (Triton) rising from the sea holding an arrow, positioned directly beneath a banner reading "Via Una Cor Unum" (translated to "One Heart, One Way"). This remarkably preserved set includes the tall coffee pot, a coordinating creamer, a sugar bowl, and the traditionally accurate waste (slop) bowl. A magnificent centerpiece for any antique silver collector, historian, or lover of fine Victorian hospitality.

This is an American service engraved with a seemingly British crest. It could have been an "aspiration" piece commissioned by a Victorian family in America, a design used by some sort of business like a club or hotel, or something actually related to the Cecil Family. 

Condition: Pre-owned, good condition. The creamer appears to be missing a lid. Plating is clean and shiny.

Intended Use: Perfect for an ornate accent to a dining room or china cabinet. Great for people who collect crests, mottos, and shields.

Inventory: Back, Center Right, 2nd Bay.