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Antique 19th Century Davis & Galt Philadelphia Sterling Silver Repousse Tea Ball

$895
£664.12
€773.61
CA$1,245.85
A$1,387.36
CHF 722.05
MX$17,106.01
NOK 9,195.80
SEK 8,643.16
DKK 5,772.12
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A fine antique, American large-sized tea ball or infuser. In sterling silver. By David & Gault, silversmiths active in Philadelphia in the 1880's and 1890's. The thick gauge sterling tea ball has floral repousse decoration throughout, an integral bail to the lid, and is connected to a spout ring by a robust chain link chain. Simply a top-level American tea ball! Date: Late 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Davis & Galt Marks: Marked to the interior of the lid's rim with the Davis & Galt fleur de lis shield mark / Sterling. Measurements: Length: ca. 7 in. Diameter: ca. 7/8 in. Weight: ca. 48 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Davis & Galt
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    48 g
  • Dimensions:
    Diameter: 0.83 in (21.09 mm)Length: 7 in (177.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV BS JN231stDibs: LU849319762062

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