Antique 1840s American Sterling Silver 3 PC Teaset- Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl, Creamer

Description

Presented is a stunning antique sterling silver three piece tea set. This set includes:
A Teapot
A Two Handled Sugar Bowl
A Creamer or Milk Pitcher
This set is elegant! The pieces are all hand chased on the body and on the lids with a lovely floral décor. The bases and the handles are solid and wonderfully cast. Each piece has a beautiful three dimensional swan finial. The pieces in this set are a wonderful size and they are a nice, heavy weight!
This set was made in America.
It is marked WF for the maker William Forbes and
retailed by Ball Tompkins and Black. This set dates circa the 1840s.
We have tested this set and found that it tests higher than 900(coin) purity, at least 925(sterling) and possibly 950. Some high end American makers worked in sterling as early as 1839, with or without using a sterling hallmark to indicate the purity. We guarantee this set is at least 925 (sterling) purity silver.
This tea set is in great condition.
There have been monogram removals on the medallions; the silver is strong and thick. These pieces are ready for your monogram. The cream pitcher is missing a pin, however it has been epoxied and is tight and strong. All the handles are tight to the body of the pots.
This is a fine quality antique set!
Teapot
Height to the top of the finial: 10 inches.
Capacity: 6.5 cups/ 53 ounces.
Length spout to handle: 10 inches.
Weight: 1211 grams.
Sugar Bowl
Height to the top of the finial: 8 inches.
Length handle to handle: 8 inches.
Weight: 871 grams.
Cream/Milk Pitcher
Height to the top of the finial: 8 ½ inches.
Length spout to handle: 6 inches.
Weight: 522 grams.
Total Weight: 2604 grams.
Described by: ACV
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