Mid-20th Century Grosvenor Three-Piece Tea Service by Mytton Rodd - Set of 3

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This three-piece Grosvenor silver service represents a classic tea set, consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer.

Produced under … Read more This three-piece Grosvenor silver service represents a classic tea set, consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer.

Produced under the Grosvenor name—the premier brand of Mytton Rodd (formerly G. & E. Rodd), an esteemed firm founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1919—this set reflects the company’s longstanding reputation for quality and design excellence. By the mid-20th century, Mytton Rodd had become one of the leading silverware manufacturers in the region, celebrated for creating durable, stylish pieces that closely emulate the appearance and sophistication of solid sterling silver.

Although Grosvenor is an Australian brand, the presence of the “England” stamp indicates that this set was manufactured in the United Kingdom, likely through a British silversmithing partner or under a licensing agreement for broader international distribution.

The design features an elegant floral and scroll motif, a style widely favored between the 1930s and 1950s. This decorative language seamlessly blends the opulence of Victorian influence with the more restrained, streamlined aesthetic of the early modern period, resulting in a timeless and versatile presentation.

The set also bears several important hallmarks that confirm its high production standard. The EPNS designation—Electro-Plated Nickel Silver—refers to a premium process in which a layer of pure silver is bonded to a durable base metal composed of nickel and copper. The A1 grade mark signifies the highest industry standard for silverplate, often referred to as “triple plate,” indicating an exceptionally thick silver layer that can withstand decades of polishing without wearing through. Completing the marks is the Grosvenor lion pseudo-hallmark, a distinctive maker’s symbol used to denote the brand’s top-tier line, intentionally echoing the traditional British sterling lion for added prestige.

DIMENSIONS:
Teapot: 7"W x 5.5"H x 5"D
Sugar Bowl: 7"W x 4"H x 3"D
Creamer: 4.5"W x 4.5"H x 2"D See less