Whiting sterling seven piece coffee & tea service, Probably first quarter 20th century, with maker's mark and further marked ''Sterling'' and ''9840'', including a tipping kettle (13.25'' x 6'' x 8.5''), a coffee pot (10.5'' x 5'' x 9''), a teapot (9.75'' x 5.25'' x 9.5''), a cream jug (6'' x 3.5'' x 5.25''), a covered sugar bowl (7.5'' x 6.75'' x 4.25''), a waste bowl (4.25'' x 4'') and a two-handled tray with lace cover on an inlaid mahogany platform (3.25'' x 28'' x 16.5''), monogrammed ''RR'', 7 pcs, weighable sterling, est:$1500/2500
*Price Realized: $4,312.50

140 oz tw approximately. Note: The lace cover for the tray is reputedly made from swatches taken from family garments and samples of cloth acquired from family travels in the early 20th century. Provenance: Property from a San Marino Estate. Condition: All elements in good overall condition. With light marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Tray with glass surface over lace and mahogany platform. Frame of tray with some scattered minor dings. Lace with some yellowing, particularly around edges. Glass top not removed to further inspect lace or mahogany platform. With a handwritten card indicating origin and date of each section of lace. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL