Five-Piece Gorham "Buttercup" Sterling Silver Tea Set,

first quarter 20th century, Providence, Rhode Island, including a teapot, h. 6-1/2", l. 8-1/4", coffeepot, h. 7-3/4", l. 8-3/4", covered sugar bowl, h. 5-1/4", w. 7-/4", cream jug, h. 4-1/4", l. 5-12", and waste bowl, h. 3", w. 5-1/2"; each piece monogrammed "MB"
51.36 total t. oz.

Some minor dents, including two "fingerprint" dents on one end of the waste bowl and a 1/4" dent on the other end, and a 1/4" dent on the shoulder of the teapot. Otherwise, some scattered scuffs, scrapes and pinpoint dings consistent with age and use. The retaining pins on the coffee - and teapot insulators are present but slightly extruded, causing considerable "wiggle" in the handle. No date marks.