$11,875
MEDALLION SILVER TEA /COFFEE SERVICE AND COMPOTE;; GORHAM; Eight Neoclassical coin silver elements #355, on silver-plated tray, with female bust handles, Greek sphinx finials, incised bands with relief medallions, cherub spigot handle, 1866: Hot water urn on stand with burner, 15 1/2", coffee pot, two teapots, covered sugar bowl, cream pitcher, waste bowl and Gorham satyr-handled silver-plated tray, 34"; All elements inscribed to Mrs. Regina C. Calder from the Board of Director, Lochiel Iron Co.; Tallest: 15"; Along with a Gorham compote with medallions and block column, Third quarter 19th c., 6 3/4"; 297.3 OT; Note: See similar urn by George Sharp, Silver Magazine, Nov. 1989, p. 26. Noted reference possibly links him to this set. Gorham compote with medallions, block column, Third quarter 19th c. 6 3/4". 265 OT
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2013-12-06