AN AMERICAN NINE-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MAUSER & CO., NEW YORK, 1887-1903

the tray, hot water urn, coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer and bowl repoussed in conforming grape bunches, with plain candle wick trimmer, all monogrammed HNW (save for candle wick trimmer), each marked with 985 and sterling silver standards, maker's mark, serial number 17002; overall weight: approximately 10.48 kg (337 ozt)

comprising:
a) a two-handled tray, stamped with serial number 5812B and 13 inch under base; dimensions: 53 x 68 cm (20 7/8 x 26 3/4 in.), weight: 5.75 kg
b) a hot water urn, stamped with number 1 and 3 1/2 pint under base; overall height with handle: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), weight: 1.3 kg
c) a hot water stand, numbered 2 under base; overall height: 17 cm (6 3/4 in.), weight: 800 g
d) a teapot numbered 2 under base; overall height: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), weight: 700 g
e) a coffee pot stamped 2 1/2 pint under base; overall height: 23 cm (9 in.), weight: 700 g
f) a two-handled covered sugar bowl; overall height: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), weight: 505 g
g) a bowl; overall height: 10 cm (4 in.), weight: 294 g
h) a creamer stamped 3/4 pint under base; overall height: 16 cm (6 1/4 in.), weight: 274 g
i) a candle wick trimmer, numbered 2 under base; overall height: 5 cm (2 in.), weight: 157.5 g

CONDITION
Overall the service set appears in very good original condition. Minor wear and use to each element. Visible polish residue to some of the elements. No significant issues to report otherwise.

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