Frank M. Whiting Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service Set, Early 20th Century
Item Details
A five-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service set by Frank M. Whiting & Company, active from 1878 until 1940 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The set includes a teapot, a coffee pot with ceramic insulators, a lidded sugar bowl, a creamer, and a waste bowl. These pieces feature finial topped lids, floral motif trim with beaded accents, Neoclassical style flat topped handles, and hollow pedestal bases. These pieces are marked to their undersides, ‘Sterling By Frank M. Whiting & Company 708’, and have a total approximate weight of 75.060 ozt, inclusive of all materials.
| Brand | Frank M. Whiting & Co. |
| Materials | Sterling Silver, Ceramic |
| Marks | Maker’s Mark, Fineness Mark, Shape Number, Size |
| Period | Early 20th Century |
| Origin | United States |
| Pattern | 708 |
| Weighted | No |
| Approximate Weight (ozt.) | 75.060 |
| Number of Items | 5 |
Condition
- minor surface scratches, scuffs, marks, and light tarnish; possible discoloration of ceramic insulators.
Dimensions
- coffee pot measures 10.5" W x 12.5" H x 7" D.
Item #
18WDC299-112
