Haughwout & Co. Silver Helmet Medallion 5-Piece 19th Century Tea Coffee Set

  
Silver soldered, mid-19th century 5-piece tea and coffee set in the Helmet Medallion pattern, consisting of. A coffee pot measuring 11 1/2 in height by 9'' by 6'. A teapot measuring 8 1/2'' in height by 10 1/2'' from handle to spout. Another teapot measuring 9'' in height by 10'' by 6'. A sugar bowl measuring 7 1/2'' in height by 8'' by 5 1/2'.

A waste bowl measuring 4'' in height by 5 1/2'' in diameter. Each piece bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown.

It attracted many wealthy clients - including Mary Todd Lincoln, who had new official White House china painted here. In 1857, a 79-foot-tall commercial loft building was built for the store. It was also the location of the world's first successful passenger elevator. The building still exists in SoHo, New York City. Please feel free to ask us any questions, and please see our other listings.