According to Dorothy Rainwater and Donna Felgers American Silverplate Book, page 108, designs of 1870's tea sets more often than not bore no relationship to each other. A top band depicts warriors and children in a forest setting all set upon a chased background. The most amazing part of the teapot is the finial upon the high domed cover that depicts a Rampart Lion holding a Shield.
It is highly detailed and awesome. The tea service can be described as in. EXCELLENT READY TO USE ESTATE CONDITION. With no major silver loss to note, dents, or repairs. There is a small polishing mark on the teapot cover and a miniscule mark under the flared collar but nothing more than one would expect from 157+, antique pieces. The insides are clean and free of rust and pits.A great tea set for the discriminating collector or host or hostess to impress their dinner guests for holiday festivities or those special dinners with family and friends. My hubby is a fastidious packer and we have never had an item broken in transit.
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