London, 1861 date letter, with sponsor's mark for Daniel & Charles Houle, a four piece set including: coffeepot (10 in.); teapot; cream jug; and open sugar with gold washed interior. All pieces engraved with an intricate strapwork and foliate design with hand punched details, each raised on four cast scroll feet with acanthus knees, each with ornate cast and applied double "C" scroll handles. No monogram.

80.9 total troy oz.

Collection of the Pape-Newstedt family of Cincinnati, Ohio and Asheville, North Carolina

$1,500 - 2,500