Two Pieces American Sterling Silver Tableware

Description:

Two Pieces American Sterling Silver Tableware, New York, late 19th century, a Shiebler Homeric (Medallion) pattern tea caddy, ht. 3 1/2, and a Graff, Washburne & Dunn letter opener with foliate scrollwork to terminal, lg. 7 7/8 in., approx. 9.1 troy oz. total.
Estimate $600-800

Tea caddy: Small dent to lid edge, wear to surface (particularly lid),small linear dent to one portrait (unobtrusive, see images). Letter Opener: Minor usage wear abrasions nicks to edge of blade.


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