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A Seven-Piece Meriden B. Company Silver-Plated Tea & Coffee Set Including Tray, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1899
Marks: MERIDEN B. COMPANY, (scale)
2-1/8 x 27-1/2 x 19-5/8 inches (5.4 x 69.8 x 49.8 cm) (largest, tray)

The set comprising:
1 tray, with monogram E;
1 hot water urn on stand;
1 teapot;
1 coffee pot;
1 creamer;
1 two-handled sugar bowl;
1 waste bowl.
7 Total

Property from the Estate of Dr. & Mrs. Harold Eklund, Des Moines, Iowa


Estimate: $700 - $900.

Condition Report*: The tea set including tray with loss to silver plating to two areas on cartouche and bubbling to underside; hot water urn with dents to cover's conforming rim; minor loss to silver plating to base's rim. Coffee pot with a small dent to cover; does not impair its functionality. Teapot with small pushes to rim. Creamer with a small dent to rim. Waste bowl with small dents to rim, longest approximately 0-3/8 inch. The lot is accompanied by an extra small cover with lion finial; conforming rim is out of round. Overall wear consistent with age, use, and handling.
*Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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February
12th Thursday 10:50 am CT
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February
12th Thursday
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This lot is in: 1 - Decorative Art Session
(Lots 28001-28069) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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