AMERICAN SILVER THREE-PIECE COFFEE SERVICE, GORHAM
Gorham Mfg. Co., retailed by Black, Starr and Frost, comprising a coffee pot, creamer, and open sugar, each with a script monogram on the body.
HALLMARKS: fully hallmarked. Each marked 'STERLING' to underside.
DIMENSIONS: Height of coffee pot 7 inches (17.5 cm). Weight: 16 ozt 4 dwt gross (506 grams).
CONDITION: Overall condition good, light signs of wear. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. Property from the estate of P. Trienens, Glencoe, Illinois, USA; 2. Hindman, Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 18, 2022 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $3,000 - $9,000 (significantly lower than today's market price). You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a rare item for your collection, and over the years, its price will only INCREASE.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, American silver coffee services were sold on Live Auctioneers for $21,000, $25,000, $30,000, and $80,000 - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid now. Any offer is welcome. Some lots that do not have any bids on them will be CLOSED THREE days before the auction starts and will not be included in it. Currently, there are 700+ items available for preview, but there will be ONLY 400 items in the Live Auction.

A LIFETIME WARRANTY is provided for the originality of this particular item manufactured during the described period of time.
BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Consider this: traditional banks typically offer annual returns of 1-3% on your funds, while inflation exceeds 5%. In contrast, collectible items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY can yield a minimum profit of 30-50% per year - with no associated risks. Some of our items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY have the potential to generate immediate profits of 100% or even more!! By the way, our estimated price is much lower than the market price for this item now. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS.

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