Summer Premier Fine Art, Silver, Glass & Decorative Antiques Auction
Lot 167:
Antique Coffee Service "Bean to Cup" Trio
Description
Antique coffee service collection featuring a Sun Manufacturing Co. No. 1088 Coffee Mill, a ‘Breakfast Delight’ lithographed coffee tin from Thomson & Taylor Spice Co., and a Reed & Barton silver soldered coffee server. The coffee mill, manufactured in Greenfield, Ohio, features a dovetail-jointed wood box and cast iron grinding mechanism, with a visible label reading ‘No. 1088 Coffee Mill manufactured by The Sun Manufacturing Co. Greenfield, Ohio, U.S.A.’ The accompanying tin showcases ornate Art Nouveau graphic design typical of the 1910s, while the Reed & Barton coffee server, marked ‘Silver Soldered” 4S10 2 P,’ represents durable craftsmanship in silverplate. Together, these pieces offer a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century American coffee culture. CONDITION: The coffee tin shows wear and scratches consistent with age. The coffee grinder exhibits signs of age, including wear on the label. The coffee pot has visible tarnishing on its surface. SHIPPING: In-House Shipping Available
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