Art Deco (1923) Silver Plated Tea Set of 3 Teapot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl

  
One "Art Deco" tea set three (3) piece "BIRD OF PARADISE" pattern, patented in 1923 by Oneida Silversmiths under its Community Plate back stamp. This three-piece beverage service consists of:A coffee pot/ tea pot/ teapot/ coffeepot: approx. 7 tall at highest point; hinged lid with finial and two (2) insulation bands on the handle.

12900 A creamer/ cream pitcher: approx. 3 ½ tall at highest point; item no. 12903 A sugar bowl: 3 ½ tall at highest point; item no. 12902 The marks on the base of each piece are as follows: "COMMUNITY PLATE" the item no.

This particular set is pictured and referenced in Bones, F. " The Standard Encyclopedia of American Silver plated Flatware and Hollow Ware, " c. 46 (reproduction of a 1930 catalogue); it is listed as a Three-Piece Tea Set. " Silverplated Flatware, " rev'd 4th ed. Also, the BIRD OF PARADISE pattern is featured in a four page layout in Bones, F.

Of American Silver plated Flatware and Hollow Ware, c. Light, minor, insignificant surface scratches.