An Extensive Six-Piece Dominick & Haff Chased Repoussé Silver Tea and Coffee Set, New York, circa 1879. Marks to tallest: (l... (Total: 6 )

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An Extensive Six-Piece Dominick & Haff Chased Repoussé Silver Tea and Coffee Set, New York, circa 1879
Marks to tallest: (lozenge-D&H-circle-diamond, 1881), STERLING, 88
8 x 8-1/4 x 6-1/2 inches (20.3 x 21.0 x 16.5 cm) (tallest, water pitcher)
4219 grams (135.65 troy ounces)

The lot commemorates the marriage and birthdays of the President of the Brooklyn City Railroad and President of the Dime Serving Bank, Seymour Legrand Husted, and his wife, Mary Jane Kendall Husted.

The lot comprising:
1 coffee pot, 1879, with inscription Seymour L. Husted & Mary J. Husted from their children & grandchildren in commemoration of their 70th birthdays, Sept. 10th, 1880-Feb. 20th, 1881;
1 teapot, 1880, with inscription Husted. Sept. 10th, 1880-Feb. 20th, 1881;
1 covered sugar bowl, 1880, with inscription Husted. Sept. 10th, 1880-Feb. 20th, 1881;
1 covered butter dish, 1880, with monogram S.S;
1 creamer, with inscription Husted. Sept. 10th, 1880-Feb. 20th, 1881;
1 water pitcher, 1881, with monogram AB.
6 Total

Property from The Jean and Graham Devoe Williford Charitable Trust



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