We are offering for your consideration an exquisite, and rare, silver plated, five-piece, Tea and Coffee Set manufactured by the Meriden Britannia Company, circa” 1867. The company was organized in Meriden, Connecticut in 1852 to make Britannia ware and silver plated hollowware. The service can be seen in the, “American Silverplate” book by Dorothy Rainwater and Donna Felger, 3^rd. edition. A photograph of the page is included noting that in the year 2000, the revised price guide for this service was $1500. The hallmark has been inscribed over by what I believe is the name of a jewelry store in NY that sold the service in the Victorian period. One can still see the n in Meriden and the Britannia and Company names in the hallmark. The pattern number, “5100” is also noted. The approximate measurements are:

**Hinged Coffee Pot measures 11.50 inches high, 9.50 inches wide from handle to spout and 4.50 inches in diameter at the round base. 

**Hinged Teapot measures 10 inches high, 9.50 inches wide from handle to spout and 4 inches in diameter at the round base. 

** Covered Sugar Bowl measures 8 inches high, 7.75 inches wide between the two handles and 4 inches in diameter at the round base.

**Creamer measures 6.25 inches high, 5.50 inches wide between the handle and spout and 3 inches in diameter at the round base.

**Waste Bowl measures 5.25 inches high, 5 inches in diameter at the top opening and 4 inches in diameter at the round base.

When manufactured, this fabulous service was a complete departure in shape from all others. The acorn shaped pieces of the Charter Oak pattern made by the Meriden Britannia company and were illustrated in their 1867 catalog. It was also one of the first designs of that early period to be named. Naturalism is carried out to the fullest extent in the cast Oak leaves, and Acorns on the handles, spouts and finials as well as the embossing and engraving of the additional oak designs on the bodies. A truly extraordinary service that is rare and hard to find. The pieces rest on round bases keeping them off of your serving surfaces to prevent heat and cold marks.  The service is in EXCELLENT READY TO USE ESTATE CONDITION. There is very little silver wear to note, no dents, or repairs. It may have been resilvered but it is hard to tell. The insides are clean with little wear and no pitting. A reputable, internet replacement company has the creamer available for $495.00. Makes our price for the entire set a great deal. A marvelous and rare service manufactured by one of America’s finest and oldest companies that will grace your dining table or buffet for many more years to come.

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We have been selling on E-Bay for 25 years. Please remember our items are not new but antique and vintage and have been lovingly used. We clean and polish all items prior to selling and make an honest effort to provide as accurate a description that we can of each item listed. We include many pictures of the item listed and a detailed description of the item for our customers to review and help in the buying decision. Please visit our e-bay store for additional quality pieces and thank you for looking.

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