Description:
Nine-piece Roger Williams Silver Co. Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Providence, c. 1908, each urn-form with engraved foliate accents and central monogram and presentation inscription, kettle-on-stand with burner, coffeepot, teapot, chocolate pot, lemon bowl, creamer, covered sugar, hot milk jug, and waste bowl, kettle-on-stand ht. 12 in., approx. 148.8 troy oz.
N.B. This service was presented to William T. Cobb (1857-1937),who was an American politician and the 46th Governor of Maine.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
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Keywords
William T. CobbStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.