Meriden Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Coffee Tea Set C-1898- Heat Wafers No Mono

GORGEOUS AND RARE MERIDEN SILVER COMPANY HAND HAMMERED STERLING COFFEE AND TEA SET CIRCA 1898. We have the privilege of offering you this gorgeous Meriden Silver Company hand hammered sterling coffee and tea set, Circa 1898.

Sugar: 6 1/8" tall with the handle up, 3 3/16" without the handle, 4 1/2" at the widest point of the mouth opening and 2 3/4" at the base. Is marked with the International IS crest Sterling and C9H1 on the base. Creamer: 5" tall at the highest point, 4 11/16" from spout tip to furthest edge of handle and 2 3/4 at the widest point of the base. The combined weight of the whole set together is, 51 Troy Ounces. This is a heavy and thick sterling set. Had been bought out by The International Silver Co. This is why there is a difference in the mark, same company, but now a different name with a minor difference in the pattern. Just a great set in fine condition.

For a quick hallmark education, since the tea and coffee pots are different dates, as the creamer and sugar: Meriden Company bought out International Silver Company in 1896. The Coffee and Tea Pots date about 1900 and the sugar and creamer date 1900 - 1910, as the Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.

S hallmark was used for many years into the 20th Century by the International Silver Company. This set would look absolutely stunning in any dining setting, especially a breakfast or lunch area. A great addition for any collector! We will break it down for you upon end of sale in the invoice.

If you have any questions or concerns, we are easy to get along with. We have photographed every part for you, so that you can see the condition. Feel free to ask any questions or if you need more detailed photos, we are easy to deal with. Sir Richards Antiques and Fine Art Center c/o Richard and Barbara Woodard 3487 Waterbury Stowe Road Waterbury Center, Vermont 05677.

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As most people know, these pieces become more beautiful with age because of movements and distress in the woods, some having restoration. Spindle turnings will not be uniform and swell unevenly with age. Wood tends to get stress fractures on support systems and where wide board construction is used. Eighty-five percent of 18th Century veneers have had some restoration during their life. Pine secondary woods might fracture, making overlays and veneers have the same fracture lines. Old finishes might alligator, fade, fish-eye or darken depending on where the pieces were placed.

All of these are desired by a true collector and gives it personality. Do not expect these early pieces to be like new.

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Open seven days a week 10:00 A. The item "MERIDEN STERLING SILVER HAND HAMMERED COFFEE TEA SET C-1898- HEAT WAFERS NO MONO" is in sale since Sunday, January 26, 2014. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.