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GORHAM "PAUL REVERE" STERLING SILVER 3-PIECE TEA OR COFFEE SERVICE SET
Providence, Rhode Island; with hallmarks (Lion, Anchor, G) in octagonal
Item # 101IKO19P
A fine and rare three-piece sterling silver tea service set designed to replicate the original by Paul Revere executed by Gorham Manufacturing Co. of Providence, Rhode Island, the body of each features a scalloped form with intricate engraved bright-cut swags and ornamental bands throughout. The teapot and sugar vessel both have an exquisite cast artichoke finial. The underside of each piece is marked "GORHAM / (hallmarks) / STERLING / E (101 or 103 or 104) / (vessel volume)".
Measurements: Teapot 11 1/2" W x 4" D x 7 1/2" H; Creamer 5 3/4" W x 2 1/2" D x 3 5/8" H (to lip); Sugar 6 7/8" W x 3 1/16" D x 4 1/2" H
Weights: Teapot 27.5 troy ounces, sugar 10.2 troy ounces, creamer 6.4 troy ounces; approximately 44 troy ounces total weight
Condition Report:
Ebony handle on pot is refinished and waxed; all surfaces have been hand-polished only, not machine buffed; light minor scuffs and age indicators, but overall remaining in exceptional original condition. Not monogrammed and surfaces are free of any alteration. No dents or notable abrasions.