An American Parcel-gilt Silver Five Piece Tea and Coffee Set, Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, circa 1870-80

comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and Waste Bowl, each of elongated baluster form on a stepped circular base, the bodies, spouts and covers engraved with partially gilt Indian drapery swags and pendant tassels, one side applied with vacant circular reserve, loop handles issuing from stylized cornucopia

as noted re later applied circular reserves, coffee pot with lower handle terminal slightly pushed in, otherwise good condition
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