$1,304
Goodnow & Jenks Six-Piece Sterling Tea and Coffee Service, Boston, late 19th century, comprising vasiform coffeepot, teapot, hot water pot, creamer, covered sugar, and waste bowl, all with rocaille lobing to lower portion of body and beaded rims, pots with domed lids with further lobing, egg-shaped fruitwood finials, and wood handles, coffeepot with presentation inscription, other pieces monogrammed, coffeepot ht. 11 1/2 in., approx. 113 troy oz. total. hot water pot missing wooden lid finial. minor usage wear throughout. monogrammed HHH. Presentation inscription of coffeepot reading: Presented to Henry H. Hall, Esq. by the Directors of the American Insurance Co. of Boston in recognition of his sagacity and valuable counsel 1894.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-04-11
