Four-piece American Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver Tea Service

Description:

Four-piece American Egyptian Revival Sterling Silver Tea Service, c. 1860-75, retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, the domed covers surmounted by a sphinx resting one paw on an orb, with Pharaoh-head thumbpieces and raised medallions to pear-form bodies, monogrammed, a teapot, cream pot, covered sugar, and waste bowl, teapot ht. 10 1/4 in., approx. 79.4 troy oz.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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