Wood & Hughes Sterling Tea Set 1885 HAND DECORATED

Description

WOOD & HUGHES STERLING TEA SET     c1885 HAND DECORATED
This is a beautifully designed
and
completely hand decorated
c1885
Wood & Hughes
sterling silver
four piece tea service.
Jacob Woods and Jasper Hughes were
apprentices to one of America's
greatest 19th century silversmiths
William Gale
in the 1820s.
Formed Gale, Wood & Hughes
1833
and
Wood & Hughes
1845.
W & H
displayed in
Museum of the City of New York,
the firm especially known for
fine finish detail,
as illustrated on this
tea service.
Inquire about matching pieces.
Set has never been monogrammed.
This c1885 Wood and Hughes hand decorated teapot about 8 inches
handle to spout and 7 tall set weighs 36 standard ounces.
Hallmarked as shown, this W&H mark used from 1871.
In very fine condition.
The set appears little / never used.
Retains original hand carved detail.
Rich sterling patina throughout.
Original handle secure.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.