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1886MERIDEN B COMPANY AESTHETIC ASSYRIAN REVIVAL EMBOSSED ORNATE COFFEETEA SET
MeridenBritannia Company, founded in 1852 in Meriden, Connecticut, rose toprominence through the 1870s–1890s as one of America’s leadingmakers of ornate silver plate hollowware. By 1886–87—whenthis pattern appeared in their illustrated catalog—the firm was atits creative peak, producing richly decorated services in the highVictorian and revival styles. In 1898 Meriden joined the newly formedInternational Silver Company, marking the end of its independent erabut preserving its legacy as one of the most influentialmanufacturers of 19th century American silver plate.
VictorianAesthetic/Rococo Revival repoussé with Assyrian inspiredapplied elements. scare setin very good to excellent condition, showing no dents, breaks, repairs,or monogram. The plating is in excellent condition, and the setdisplays a bright mirrored finish. All pieces show clean interiors,barely used, holding the original finish, but the pot has some signsof wear and tear as pictured. Overall, the set shows outstandingdetail with quality manufacture. Teapot 9\", 2.5 lbs. weight., Lidded sugar bowl 6 1.2 lbs., creamer 4 3/4\" 14.3 oz., slop waste bowl 4 3/4\"14.7 oz., All pieces Stamped Made and Guaranteed by Meriden B. Company(scale Symbol)2036 U.S.A.
