American Expansionist Era Three-Piece Coin (.900) Silver Tea Set, second quarter 19th century, by Colin van Gelder Forbes (1776-1858), New York City, New York, including a teapot, h. 9-3/4", l. 11-1/2", open sugar bowl, h. 7-1/2", w. 8", and cream jug, h. 6-1/2", each of rounded rectangular section, the lobed body below a bulbous band of milled strawberries, raised on a conforming domed foot with milled rose banding, with crested addorsed scroll handle(s), the teapot with hinged dobed lid decorated with repousse wheat sheaves around a flower basket finial, with "gooseneck" spout and insulated handle, each piece monogrammed on the body "DM LM", 52.09 total t. oz.

Overall Condition Good. All the pieces have a number of small dents on the lobes, the largest about 1/2" diameter. Otherwise in surprisingly good shape with no repairs or breaks noted. Excellent detail on the milled banding and striking repousse work. Nice patina. Engraved monograms good. Each piece marked marked on the underside "C.Forbes" and "S", both marks struck twice and arranged in a square. Marks excellent, clean and sharp. A very nice set.