Galt Bros. 6 Piece Plymouth Pattern Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Service + Kettl

Galt & Brothers has been the go-to silversmith and jeweler to official Washington, D.C. since 1802. This rare and remarkable 6 piece Plymouth-style Sterling Silver Coffee and Tea Service came from a Washington, DC estate in the 1980's. It is in mint condition and was probably used for ceremonial occasions. The set consists of a Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, Sugar and Creamer, Waste Bowl, and Kettle & Stand. It also has a sterling heat source to keep liquids hot.

From Wikipedia: Galt & Bro. (also known as simply Galt's) is an American luxury jewelry and specialty goods retailer from Washington, District of Columbia. It is known for bespoke jewelry made mostly in 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold, precious and semi-precious gemstones, natural diamonds, sterling silver, watches, and high-end customizable personal accessories. Galt is one of the oldest jewelry companies in America, due to being one of the first officially established businesses in the nation's capital as of 1802.

Galt & Brothers was founded in 1802 by the jeweller James Galt and became famous in the 19th and 20th century by being a popular shopping destination for many prominent figures in American history. The company's ledgers had a list of distinguished patrons including Presidents, First Ladies, diplomats, and renowned visitors from around the world. The imprint of Galt appears on a vast number of valuable items of great historical interest, many of which became museum relics such as Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. Galt's business philosophy included: “when you cater to Washington, you cater to the world.”

After the death of James Galt, his son Matthew Galt remained the sole owner of the business until 1892. After his death, Matthew Galt's sons, Walter A. Galt and Norman Galt, inherited the company and renamed it Galt & Bro. While Walter Galt withdrew from his ownership in 1900, Norman Galt continued to lead the business until 1908. In his early life, Norman Galt married the future First Lady of the United States, Miss Edith Bolling, who herself inherited the business in 1908, after her husband's death.

Edith Galt later married the 28th American president, Woodrow Wilson, and became the official First Lady of the United States, juggling her role of serving the nation while continuing to manage the Galt business until 1934. Edith became one of the most notable and controversial American First Ladies. Edith Galt is most known for her administrative involvement after the President's stroke while still in office.Some historians give her more credit and call her the first female President of the United States, as she and Wilson were very close, working side by side on many occasions.

In 1916, First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson presented a Galt & Bro. pendant to an Australian composer Percy Grainger. While Grainger lived in D.C., he performed for three American presidents: Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Grainger was gifted with this pendant in recognition of his first performance at the White House for the Wilson family in March 1916. This piece is now a part of the Grainger Museum Collection.

This Plymouth-Style Sterling Silver Set has managed to survive at least three major "Silver Meltdowns" in recent American history, as the country has experienced Silver price shocks and price manipulation. Current price suppression of the price of silver aside — it is trading around $23 - $25 per troy ounce** — Sterling Silver is 92.5% silver with alloys (normally, copper) to provide strength and conductivity. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.

A sturdy Reed & Barton serving tray will be provided with the set.

Own a piece of history and entertain in style with this beautiful Plymouth-pattern Silver Tea & Coffee Set from an era of elegance and refined lifestyles.
 
** accurate as of 3/1/2024 - silver pricing changes daily