A Three-Piece American Coin Silver Tea-Service
by Newell Harding and Co., Boston, Circa 1855

Each piece stamped 'N Harding & Co Boston Coin' underneath. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some bruises overall. There is some discolouration and cracking to the ivory insulators. The initials are possibly 'HR to SLR'. The handle is slightly loose with the fixing pins coming out slightly.

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