Howard Co. Sterling Tea Set c1890 SHELL & LION FEET 72 OZ

  
STERLING TEA SET c1890 - SHELL & LION FEET - WEIGHS 72 OZ. A late 19th century Howard Co. Sterling silver lion paw tea service.

The firm opened its doors in 1866 in New York City, a working. Silver shop, later primarily a high end retailer. Examples in the Museum of New York City. Raised melon fluted with Georgian inspired petal gadrooned rim.

Finger petal dome over retains the original mushroom and globe finials. Leaf cap tapering S handles. Atop boldly cast vine framed shell crown lion paw and claw feet. Sterling lion teapot is 11 inches. Handle to spout and the complete set 72 standard ounces.

Rich sterling patina, retains original detail. Few tiny bumps under cream jug spout. Original gold wash interior small pieces. Of items with material from endangered species. Sterling Tea Set c1890 SHELL & LION FEET 72 OZ" is in sale since Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Composition: Sterling Silver
2. Type: Tea Sets
3. Pattern: Queen Anne
4. Brand: Reid & Sons
5. Maker: Howard & Co.