Description: Exceptional Rococo Revival 3 piece silver tea service by Gelston & Co NYC (the Gelston & Co maker marks were used in between 1837 & 1838) Comprising kettle-on-stand, creamer, and covered sugar; the creamer and sugar engraved with monogram "J. S.", the kettle engraved with monogram "R" and armorial device; all marked to undersides with Approx dimensions Height Inches (kettle-on-stand) Total weight: 97.935 oz. t. George Sears Gelston Born: 13 Aug 1805, East Haddam CT Died: 6 Mar 1890, Brooklyn NY General notes: Events in his life were: He worked from 1830 to 1837 as a silversmith in New York City NY Listed in Longworth's 1834 city directory at 189 Broadway. He was a partner c 1835 with ? Porter in New York City NY as G. S. GELSTON & PORTER. He was a partner from 1837 to 1838 with Henry Gelston in New York City NY as GELSTON & Co., with a shop at 1 Astor House, Broadway. He was a partner from 1839 to 1844 with William Fittock Ladd in New York City NY as GELSTON, LADD & Co. He was a partner from 1844 to 1849 with Henry Ressique Treadwell in New York City NY as GELSTON & TREADWELL.
Price: 4500 USD
Location: New Hope, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-29T02:10:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: American Silver
Pattern: Rocco Style
Type: Tea/Coffee Set
Composition: Coin Silver
Style: Tea/Coffee Service
Age: 1800-1849
