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Description

A Four-Piece Fletcher & Gardiner Coin Silver Tea Service, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1830
Marks to teapot: FLETCHER & GARDINER, PHILA
10 x 4-7/8 x 11-1/2 inches (25.4 x 12.4 x 29.2 cm) (tallest, teapot)
3462 grams (111.31 troy ounces)


PROVENANCE:
Henry H. Houston, Druim Moir, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania;
Thence by descent to the present owner.

The service comprising:
1 teapot;
1 covered sugar bowl;
1 waste bowl;
1 creamer.
4 Total





Condition Report*: The end of teapot's spout pushed in, faint pushes to edge of teapot's cover; the sugar bowl with a push to foot causing tilt, and an area of separation to foliate decoration; the waste bowl with a very small split to rim and two pushes to neck; the creamer with reattachment at the handle, dents to body and a push to foot, faint pushes and pin dents throughout lot, with wear commensurate with age and use.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2025
12th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 186

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Sold on Nov 12, 2025 for: $4,750.00
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