Antique Roger Bros. 5-Piece Silver Coffee & Tea Service Set - This lovely silver plated coffee and tea service includes tea and coffee pots, sugar and creamer, and waste dish. The set is engraved "Leonard Cheney as a token of regard Henry S. Washburn Wire Works Inc. Mar. 30 1861". Roger Brothers Manufacturing Company was one of the first silverplate manufacturers in the U.S.A. founded by the Roger brothers in 1853. They quickly led the way selling silverplated wares at the commercial level. This one of a kind piece was presented to Leonard Cheney as a token of regard by the operatives of Henry S. Washburn Wire Works on March 30, 1861. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer. IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the items in this auction are located at: 445 S. Main St. Walworth, WI 53184. GWS Auctions highly recommends calling a local shipper for all of your shipping needs and to get shipping quotes prior to bidding. GWS Auctions has identified a local shipper located near the assets in WI. His name is Shawn and his cell is: 608-289-7012. You may also get shipping quotes from UShip, as all measurements are listed online, or schedule your own pickup after the auction. The items in this auction will be available for public preview on 11/28/2020 from 9am-3pm. Please call: 760-610-4175, AS YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PRIOR TO GOING, IN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. All items must be picked up no later than 12/17/2020 to avoid $25 per day, per item storage fees. Bidders accept all auction terms as published. Bidders are responsible for conducting their own personal inspections PRIOR to bidding.