nickel silver tea service

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Posted by dayrism1954

17 years ago

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Description I bought this 3 piece set of antique nickel silver tea set from a mobile antique seller that was unloading antique stuff on the table by the sidewalk in Philadelphia for $65.00. It is in very good condition without any dent and around 4 1/2" tall each one is a goblet, a creamer, and a cup with two handles and a lid. The bottom is marked "nickel silver with an eagle and a letter JW in the center of the eagle. There is another circle below the eagle with a cross inside and an inscribed symbol SUT/x. I did some research on it and the only closest information I found is that it is around 1854 and attributed to John Wanamaker. I am not entirely sure about it though because the mark on the site where I was searching is a little bit different from the mark on my items. I would really appreciate any information you could provide on this items. Thanks you very much in advance.

Category Metalware

Medium nickel silver

Distinguishing marks Eagle with Letters JW in the center and a cross inside a circle at the bottom of the eagle

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item around 4 1/2" tall each

Date Period late 1800s

History Bought from a mobile antique seller on a van

eBay Auction Link

Price Paid (If known) $65.00

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