VINTAGE 3-PIECE SANBORN MEXICO STERLING SILVER COFFEE / TEA SET, 1213 grams

Description

View VINTAGE 3-PIECE SANBORN MEXICO STERLING SILVER COFFEE / TEA SET, 1213 grams with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Pot is in excellent condition. Sugar bowl has very small crease/ding in middle of body (see photos). This is a very heavy set with a total weight of 1213 grams. The set is in overall excellent condition reflecting only minimal signs of normal wear. Welcome to Antiques & Moore! This listing is for a lovely mid-Century Sanborn Mexico 3-piece Sterling Silver coffee/tea set with the coffee pot, creamer and covered sugar in classic "melon" shape. (1) Coffee Pot - Measures 8 1/2" high, 9 1/4" wide (at handle) and 4 3/4" deep. Weighs 511 ounces. Marked with Sanborn's 3-owl trademark stamp and "Sanborn, #1072, Sterling" and "Made in Mexico". Pot is in excellent condition. (2)  Sugar bowl - Measures  4 1/2" high,  5 3/4" wide (at handles) with the base being 2 1/2" in diameter. Weighs 432 grams.   Marked with"Sanborn, Sterling" and "Made in Mexico". Sugar bowl has very small crease/ding in middle of body (see photos). (3)  Creamer - Measures 3 1/2" high (at spout),  4 3/4" wide (at widest) with the base being 2 1/2" in diameter. Weighs 270 grams. Marked with Sanborn's owl trademark stamp, "Sanborn, Mexico" with the lower portion of the stamp illegible. Creamer is guaranteed to be Sterling Silver and is in excellent condition. This is a very heavy set with a total weight of 1213 grams. The set is in overall excellent condition reflecting only minimal signs of normal wear. Established in 1931 by two American brothers, the Sanborn Dept. Store remains a successful business today in Mexico City. Fred Davis took over management in 1933 and helped Frank Sanborn expand business in both high quality jewelry and other silver wares to showcase Mexico's artisans.  We welcome International buyers, however, please note that as sellers we have no control over random Customs inspections. We are not responsible for any Customs charges incurred as a result of this purchase. We at Antiques & Moore have been in the antiques business for over 30 years.  We describe each item as carefully and fully as we can and always welcome any questions you might have. Condition: Very good to excellent.. Category: Antiques › Silver › Sterling Silver (.925) › Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets.

Composition

Sterling Silver

Maker

Sanborn

Age

1900-1940

Type

Coffee/Tea Set