Antique 3-piece Silver Coffee Service

By Gail Greer, 24 October, 2009
Description

This is a gorgeous 3-piece service. It polishes beautifully and to my untrained eye, there don't appear to be any blemishes, nicks, or other imperfections on any of the pieces. The coffee pot especially is spectacular! There are leaf and flower and other designs throughout.

Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver-plate
Distinguishing marks
manuf. name on bottom of each piece, sugar bowl has a monogrammed "V", and creamer has the name "Minnie" on it.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
coffee pot (14x10 in.), sugar bowl (7x7in.), creamer (6x5in.)
Date Period
1850-1910
Weight
coffee pot (6-7 lbs.), sugar bowl (1 lb.) creamer (< 1 lb.)
History
This service was my maternal great-aunt's, and she willed it to me. 20 years ago when I was in college, I polished it for her every time I saw her. My mother stated that she knows it is over 100 years old, but she is not sure the history, other than that "Minnie" was in the family generations ago.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown--family heirloom
For Sale?
No
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