Garrett & Son Coin Silver Tea Set C1830 88 Oz Listed Only Seven Years For Sale

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We are quite pleased to offer this important c1830 Garrett & Son coin silver tea service.

One of the most rarely seen early 19th century Philadelphia makers.

Philip and his son Thomas Cresson Garrett listed only seven years. From 1828 to 1835. At which time became T.C. Garrett & Co till 1860. Samuel offerdle was one of several important apprentices to Garrett.

Classic tapering urn form.

Centre brilliant repoussed leaf and flroal sprays. The unusually large flowers carved in exceptionally high relief from surface. Interwoven vine and leaf framed centre mnedallion. Beautiful script JAM on side only.

Above, most unique irregular frosted panels, cascading to centre.

Handsome Greek key decorative band. Beaded trim throughout the set.

The inset shoulder with leaf and vine along with repeating scale surface.

Perfectly fit domed covers, topped with classic urn finial. The finials actually miniaturiaztion of the pieces they finish. Conforming frosty panel and florals.

Well cast satin chased acanthus cap tapering S-scroll handle. Original heat stops.

This Garrett & Son teapot is 11 1/2 inches tall and it is 10 handle to spout and 34 standard ounces.

Sugar vase 9 1/2 inches tall 23 standard ounces.

Waste bowl & creamer together 31 1/2 standard ounces.

Exceptionally thick, heavy guage silver weighs 88 (standard) ounces.

Hallmarked as shown, the marks effaced. Appears to be Garrett & Son, Phila., Pure Coin, and a K framed in stars.

In excellent condition. Interior of teapot and coffee clean as if never used. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. Raised floral decoration retains its original detail. Covers close flush. Handles secure, and teapot with original heat stops.

For the discerning collector of the finest early Philadelphia silver. Focused upon rarely seen makers. A museum worthy c1830 Garrett & Son tea set. Excellent, near pristine condition.

Please feel free to inquire directly about this, or any item we've listed. Whether the item is alone or part of a set. We very much welcome your interest. We are collectors first. As such, we are quite easy to work with.

We happily combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly, usually US Postal Priority. Fully insured for domestic packages, and air parcel overseas. We charge a bit more than actual cost for custom size boxes, shipping materials and to pay for professional packing.

We make great effort to accurately describe each item listed. Returns are accepted, if either condition, country of origin or dating is significantly incorrect. In such cases we refund your shipping costs as well. Like you, we are only human, and make mistakes. Hopefully, not too many.

Remember, the items you see are antiques. Hence, have an expected amount of wear from normal use. As such, returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest bit of wear, or barely discernible flaw is not acceptable. Nor do we accept returns based on buyer's remorse. Nor change of taste, or because a buyer did not realize how "small" four inches might be once in hand.

Please note, Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

We have over 7530 responses. And, are quite proud of our Top Seller designation.

We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request.

From our personal collection, an elegant mid 19th century coin silver basket, from John and Edward Moore, of Tiffany fame. Illustrated in the cover article of May/June 2008 Silver Magazine, page 27.

Enjoy....and good fortune in your offerding.

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