Description:
Three-piece Sanborns Mexican Sterling Silver Diminutive Tea Service, Mexico City, mid-20th century, teapot, covered sugar, and creamer, each squat, with a ribbed body decorated with flowerheads, teapot ht. 7 1/8 in., approx. 34.2 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600
Teapot with dents to foot (unstable),handle slightly off center, minor nicks. Other pieces in good overall condition with only very minor usage wear.
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