Porter Blanchard
Five-piece tea and coffee service with tray


USA, c. 1935 / 1964
pewter, cane, sterling silver, ebony
tray: 16 dia in (41 cm)
smallest: 3.625 h x 5.875 w x 4 d in (9 x 15 x 10 cm)

Set is comprised of a tea pot, coffee pot, creamer, sugar bowl and tray. Etched signature and date to underside of tray 'Porter Blanchard 1964'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example 'Colonial Pewter Porter Blanchard'. Sold with Allan Adler Town & Country server with impressed signature to underside of blade 'Allan Adler Handmade Sterling'.

Provenance: Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Private Collection

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Very good original condition. Surfaces with moderate to heavy tarnishing, minor spots of oxidation, and areas of wear to pewter. A number of fine scratches and rubs along body, edges and to the underside of each. Some losses and areas of dust accumulation to cane handle on teapot and coffee pot. Staining to interior of teapot and coffee pot, consistent with prior use over time. Server with tiny compression to tip, some moderate scratches and tarnishing throughout consistent with age. Presents well.