Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot matching set

By namdogtag, 13 April, 2014
Description


Matching Gorham Sterling Silver Teapot Set of 4

Which includes:

TEAPOT:  8" wide side to side from end of handle to end of spout / 5 1/2" from top at point to bottom / 3" at widest point

SUGAR:  5 1/2" side to side including handles / 2 1/2" high at deepest point / 2 1/2" wide

CREAMER:  4 1/4" side to side including handle / 2 1/2" high at deepest point / 2 1/4" wide

SUGARTUNG:  3 1/2" long / about 1" of separation of both stems    

****THE TEAPOT HAS A SMALL MINOR DING IN THE LIP OF THE LID AND THE LID DOES NOT LIE FLUSH IN THE CRADLE A LITTLE.... ALSO THE SPOUT HAS A SMALL DING IN IT (SEE PICTURES)

Category
Other
Medium
all sterling silver
Distinguishing marks
has the branding marks on all items for Gorham Sterling Silver (see pictures)...all with the engraved initials "MEP" , and all except the sugartung is engraved "1899"
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
see description
Date Period
late 19th century
Weight
teapot 8.4 oz......sugar cup 3.3 oz.....creamer 2.3 oz.....sugartung .6 oz
History
overall no dings at all on except the small ding on the lip of the lid and spout of the teacup and the lid is not flush in the cradle (very minor)..see pictures
Price Paid (If known)
these items were included in purchase from a storage locker auction
For Sale?
Yes
Photos