$4,800
Four-piece American Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver Tea Service, c. 1860-75, retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, the domed covers surmounted by a sphinx resting one paw on an orb, with Pharaoh-head thumbpieces and raised medallions to pear-form bodies, monogrammed, a teapot, cream pot, covered sugar, and waste bowl, teapot ht. 10 1/4 in., approx. 79.4 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-05