AN AMERICAN SIX-PIECE SILVER TEA SERVICE, MANSFIELD & BAIRD, PHILADELPHIA, 1871-1876 the set with with floral and foliate designs, each piece of rounded form, monogrammed MEH on recto and marked with maker’s mark Mansfield & Baird Sterling D&H [Dominick & Haff], 18, 1875, underbase; overall weight: 3.40 kg (119.93 oz.) comprising: a) a hot water kettle; overall height: 20.5 cm (10 in.), weight: .90 kg (31.75 oz.) b) a coffee pot; overall height: 20 (8 1/2 in.), weight: .60 kg (21.16 oz.) c) a teapot; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .65 kg (22.92 oz.) d) a covered two-handled sugar bowl; overall height: 20 cm (8 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.) e) a creamer; overall height: 10.8 cm (7 in.), weight: .45 kg (15.87 oz.) f) a waste bowl; overall height: 10 cm (4 in), weight: .30 kg (10.58 oz.) CONDITION The set appears in age appropriate condition. Visible wear and use. Minor light surface scratches visible to the naked eye. Tarnishing, most notably to the handles and spouts. The ivory has been replaced. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.