Ball, Black / Wendt Tea Set - Antique Aesthetic - American Sterling Silver

Description

Aesthetic sterling silver tea set. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black & Co. in New York, ca 1865. This set comprises teapot, creamer, and sugar. Each: Globular body on four monopodium hoof supports. High bracket handle with threaded and beaded wire mounted to ram's head. Cover raised (teapot cover hinged) with butterfly finial. Teapot spout faceted and diagonal with applied wreath. Creamer has helmet mouth with v-spout. Stylized ornament including engraved "studded" border, and engraved and applied leaves. Midcentury chic with Classical elements. Marked.
Dimensions: Teapot: H 5 1/2 x W 6 3/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Creamer: H 4 7/8 x W 3 x D 2 1/2 in. Sugar: H 5 x W 5 x D 3 1/4 in. Total weight: 20.5 troy ounces. #BU255