(lot) English sterling silver tea and coffee service, Joseph Gloster, Birmingham, c. 1907, including: (1) coffee pot, inscribed presentation 'Presented to J. Hexamer Esq. For Services Rendered', break/bending to lower front rim as pictured, sits askew, 9.25"h; (1) teapot, 6.25"h, 12"l; (1) handled sugar bowl, 4.5"h, 8.75"w; (1) cream pitcher, 4.5"h, 6.45"l; all with engraved foliate decor, set on squat bun feet; accompanied by (1) Whiting Manufacturing Company sugar tongs, sterling and (1) large silverplate service tray, beaded borders on the oval tray with monogrammed center, handled, 29.25"l, 18.5"w; 51.60ozt total (inclusive of handles and finials) *Provenance: From the estate of noted artist and Austinite Michael Frary ( 1918 - 2005)* Start Price: $500.00

4.21.14 weight listed is weighable silver only, however includes handles and spacers. The silver plate tray is not included in the weight listed. As described there is a break to lower rim of the coffee pot which causes it to sit uneven.