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Sat, Feb 5, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 780

"The Diamond" Sterling Tea Service with Silver Plate Tray

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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American, mid 20th century, designed by John Axel Prip for Reed & Barton, wrapped rattan handles, 72.53 oz. T. gross weight excluding tray, including 12 in. coffee pot with matching teapot, creamer, covered sugar and waste; with 22-1/4 in. Reed & Barton oval tray with cut out handles

Provenance: Gifted to Joe H. Leonard, Governor of the North Carolina district of Civitan international; Private Collection Lexington, North Carolina

Condition

coffee pot lacking hinge pin, all with light scratches

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