An exceptional antique 19th Century Irish Sterling Silver three piece tea set consisting of teapot, sugar bowl and cream / milk jug. The pieces all very heavily cast with fine repousse floral decoration, atop four scrolling feet, and all with heraldic crests. The teapot by Edward Powell (senior) of Dublin, 1838.  The sugar and cream by William Nolan of Dublin, 1825. Retailed by William Law & Son. Length of teapot (handle to spout) 30cm / 12". Total weight 1866g / 60 troy oz.