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A '''silver tea service''' is an expensive [[tea set]]. It is usually the household’s best and is used following formal dinners, or at a [[tea party]]. | A '''silver tea service''' is an expensive [[tea set]]. It is usually the household’s best and is used following formal dinners, or at a [[tea party]]. | ||
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A silver tea service is always presented on a tray. While a set of [[teaspoon]]s is a necessity, | A silver tea service is always presented on a tray. While a set of [[teaspoon]]s is a necessity, as is a [[tea strainer]] and [[sugar spoon]] or [[sugar tongs]], [[cutlery]] is not included as part of the tea service. | ||
In a very [[great house|formal household]], the tea service is cared for by the [[footman]], under the supervision of the [[butler]], who is responsible for all the [[silver (household)|silver]]. | In a very [[great house|formal household]], the tea service is cared for by the [[footman]], under the supervision of the [[butler]], who is responsible for all the [[silver (household)|silver]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:10, 14 November 2007
A silver tea service is an expensive tea set. It is usually the household’s best and is used following formal dinners, or at a tea party.
A silver tea service generally comprises:
- teapot
- teacup and saucer
- sugar bowl
- milk pitcher also known as a creamer or jug
- coffee pot
- hot water pot
- slop bowl
- tray
A silver tea service is always presented on a tray. While a set of teaspoons is a necessity, as is a tea strainer and sugar spoon or sugar tongs, cutlery is not included as part of the tea service.
In a very formal household, the tea service is cared for by the footman, under the supervision of the butler, who is responsible for all the silver.