He would fill a canvas satchel and in a horse drawn cart, sell hand made spoons door to door. By the turn of the century, his work shop was crafting fine tea wares such as this hammered surface set. Period engraved Art Deco style initials EF for the original owner. This Durgin sterling all over hand hammered Art Deco tea kettle on. Stand is just under 12 inches tall and about 47 standard ounces.
Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Made by Durgin, see matching pieces listed with.
Tea kettle interior clean as if little used. Retains original hand carved detail throughout. Rich sterling patina inside and outside. Original handle secure, and retains the original. Woven rattan covering, and cover close flush. One small bend to base rim of kettle. The item "Durgin Sterling Tea Set c1910 HAND HAMMERED" is in sale since Friday, April 23, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Supply, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.