Extra Fancy Rare Lunt Silver Ny Botanical Gardens Pagoda Chinoiserie Teapot Set

Fine Things 4 sale - Family parts with a few treasures... Sterling and Silverplate items listed. CHINOISERIE PAGODA FORM TEA SERVICE with SHINY ENAMELED LIKE RED HANDLES.

THIS WAS ONCE LONG AGO MOST PROUDLY DISPLAYED ON MY MOTHER'S TEA CART - GENUINELY RATHER RARE TEA SET THAT WAS ONE OF THE LAST LUNT DESIGNS INTRODUCED BEFORE THE FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS CEASED TO EXIST. The Garden Pagoda teapot with the matching cream and lidded sugar pot will make everyone want to host a classic tea party. Said to be based on the architectural designs found in William Halfpenny's 1752 publication "Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste". New York Botanical Garden and Lunt Silversmiths created a beautiful collection of tableware and decorative accessories inspired by some of the finest examples of botanical art in the Rare Book Collections of the Garden's LuEsther T.

The pieces combine 18th century botanical imagery with a modern sensibility. The luxury collection created between the famed silversmith tableware company and NYBG for their inaugural licensed merchandise lines was short lived. READY FOR A NEW HOME WHERE IT WILL BE CHERISHED AS SHE DID, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT IS USED, IT LOOKS LIKE A GREAT ANTIQUE. NEXT OWNER TO POLISH OR JUST USE IT.

T his is a great lot for a party host to have and use. There are minimal marks / age / use evidence - though as seen in our pictures this is a most grand serving item.

As found and for you to treasure! ---- Note: listing is only for the teapot with cream pitcher and lidded sugar pot, the home, tray, china etc. In this listing, we offer another portion of my mother's large collection of Older Silver Serving Holloware for a serious collector/host. View our multiple pictures to judge the quite nice condition.

All this was stored away and next owner will get to polish'em up more or have professionally polished/restored if desired. They come from a silver collection that I just pulled out of storage in the attic amassed by my mother & grandmother. Older Heavy Top Quality Holloware Items! Good to Very Fine Estate Used condition. A true silver / sterling person will like to have this collection for party time, this year! Collector's items, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use. My family invested in quality items for gracious living. We are not online at all times and offers made near close of listing might be missed.

CONDITION: ESTATE FAMILY USED ITEMS - ANTIQUES - Good overall - expect some bleeding of copper and spots etc - antique collectors like this age to show (these ANTIQUE items were used and are not perfect) typical use evidence c. Next owner can restore or use as we have.

Review pictures closely (please ignore reflections). Lots of Really Great Stunning items to add to your collection. Starting each lot at very reasonable prices. Please review picture(s) for condition etc.

Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items. No Monograms or Removals not noted - Some hand washing/polishing needed! Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II. This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern.

No major flaws or damages not mentioned, expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays. All this has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table. Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home.

Please review other listings now & later... (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage. More Sterling & Silverplate items to be listed. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time.

Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods. We no longer accept mailed payments. CONDITION: Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.

We're sharing'estate items' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets".

The seller is "finethings4sale" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Brand: Lunt
Pattern: CHINOISERIE PAGODA
Composition: Silverplate
Type: TEA SET
Style: CHINOISERIE
Age: Post-1940
Maker: HALLMARKED LUNT - VIEW PICTURES