Five-piece Tiffany, Young & Ellis Silver Tea Service

Description:

Five-piece Tiffany, Young & Ellis Silver Tea Service, New York, c. 1850, John C. Moore, maker, monogram to one side and date "1852" to other, with a chased floral designs and swan finials, teapot, hot milk jug, covered sugar, waste bowl, and creamer, teapot ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 81.7 troy oz.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Shallow dent to body of coffeepot spout, coffeepot finial with wing to one swan bent slightly, covered sugar lid does not sit perfectly flush (raised a little on either end). Otherwise with light age-typical wear.


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