Gorham Sterling Tea Set 1869 EGYPTIAN

Description

GORHAM STERLING TEAPOT & STAND                       1869 EGYPTIAN REVIVAL
This is a museum worthy
1869
Gorham Co.
sterling silver
tea kettle
on matching stand.
Egyptian pattern.
Egyptian Revival silver
made in very small quantities,
late1860s
to early
1870s
(Carpenter page 67).
Far, far more rare than
Gorham
Japanesque.
Inquire about matching pieces.
Hallmarked as shown, including date code B for 1869,
and under the teapot an arrowhead mark, perhaps for the
finish silversmith.
The set has never been monogrammed.
This museum worthy, 1869 Gorham sterling Egyptian Revival teapot on stand is 10 1/2 inches
tall and 11 inches handle to spout and 48 standard ounces.
In very, very fine condition.
As close to pristine as 150 year old antique tea ware might be.
Interior clean.
Retains original detail.
Rich sterling patina.
Original handle secure.
Original hallmarked burner.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.