A SIX-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MANSFIELD & BAIRD, PA
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AN AMERICAN SIX-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MANSFIELD & BAIRD, PHILADELPHIA, 1871-1876
the set with with floral and foliate designs, each piece of rounded form, monogrammed MEH on recto and marked with maker’s mark Mansfield & Baird Sterling D&H [Dominick & Haff], 18, 1875, underbase; overall weight: 3.40 kg (119.93 oz.)
comprising:
a) a hot water kettle; overall height: 20.5 cm (10 in.), weight: .90 kg (31.75 oz.)
b) a coffee pot; overall height: 20 (8 1/2 in.), weight: .60 kg (21.16 oz.)
c) a teapot; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .65 kg (22.92 oz.)
d) a covered two-handled sugar bowl; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.)
e) a creamer; overall height: 10.8 cm (7 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.)
f) a waste bowl; overall height: 10 cm (4 in), weight: .30 kg (10.58 oz.)
CONDITION
The set appears in age appropriate condition. Visible wear and use. Minor light surface scratches visible to the naked eye. Tarnishing, most notably to the handles and spouts. The ivory has been replaced.
the set with with floral and foliate designs, each piece of rounded form, monogrammed MEH on recto and marked with maker’s mark Mansfield & Baird Sterling D&H [Dominick & Haff], 18, 1875, underbase; overall weight: 3.40 kg (119.93 oz.)
comprising:
a) a hot water kettle; overall height: 20.5 cm (10 in.), weight: .90 kg (31.75 oz.)
b) a coffee pot; overall height: 20 (8 1/2 in.), weight: .60 kg (21.16 oz.)
c) a teapot; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .65 kg (22.92 oz.)
d) a covered two-handled sugar bowl; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.)
e) a creamer; overall height: 10.8 cm (7 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.)
f) a waste bowl; overall height: 10 cm (4 in), weight: .30 kg (10.58 oz.)
CONDITION
The set appears in age appropriate condition. Visible wear and use. Minor light surface scratches visible to the naked eye. Tarnishing, most notably to the handles and spouts. The ivory has been replaced.
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A SIX-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MANSFIELD & BAIRD, PA
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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