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September Spectacular

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 36

American Aesthetic Movement Silver Tea Set

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Aesthetic Movement sterling silver tea set by Crosby, Morse & Foss of Boston, MA. American, mid to late 19th century. 5 pieces: tea pot, coffee pot, cream, sugar, and waste. Initialed at center of all five pieces, "BMC". Banded decoration with ivy leaves on all pieces, as well as inscribed vine motifs. Natural material bands on tea and coffee pot. Bottoms are marked for Crosby, Morse & Foss. Inscribed "From Grandma H.J. Hall 1872". Condition: good overall, minor dings and such. 3 7/8" to 10" tall. Total weight: 81.07 OZT. Keywords: fancy, art, decor, decoration, 925, house, home, kitchen, teaset, teapot, luxury, precious