Victorian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1885. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Each: Round body with floral repousse between chased and engraved leaf-and-dart and ogee borders; beaded rims. Handles high looping and covers domed with reeded finial. Coffeepot and teapot have s-scroll spout with applied stylized ornament. Coffeepot neck has engraved stippled zigzag border with incised trefoils.

Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. 1661. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Coffeepot: H 7 1/2 x W 10 x D 5 in. Teapot: H 6 1/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Creamer: H 3 1/2 x W 6 x D 4 in. Sugar: H 5 1/2 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 1/2 in. Waste bowl: H 2 7/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Total weight: 78 troy ounces. #BX663