Gorgeous vintage Birks Primrose Plate silver plated tea set service of 5 pieces, including coffee pot, tea pot, cream and sugar bowls , The large serving tray marked as primrose plate E p copper b.m. mounts 979 , very heavy . This tea service is in excellent condition with just normal aged wear and tears. No dents ( please refer to photo for details).it is believed to be made during 1940s to 1950s in Canada by renowned company Birks. Henry Birks & Company was established in Montreal in 1879 as a retail jeweler. . In 1897 Birks bought out Hendery & Leslie, their largest supplier of silverware, and began manufacturing their own products. Birks was by far the largest and most influential silverware manufacturer in Canada during the 20th century. In 1934, Birks received a Royal Warrant to supply British royalty. Two decades later during a royal tour, the future queen, then Princess Elizabeth, was gifted a gem-laden platinum Birks necklace and famously said: “I have never received a more beautiful gift.” During World War II, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) toured Canada. The Queen was presented with a diamond-set maple leaf brooch made by Birks, and when the war began, she always wore it on her lapel when she visited Canadian servicemen stationed in London. Thank you for your interesting by stop and review our antique collections. Shipping within Canada is $50.00, to USA continental states is estimated $120 . Local pick up in Toronto is free and can be arranged. .We may not be able to ship to some other countries outside north American, please ask for a quote by providing address with area code before you place order.