While preparing a recent Los Angeles estate sale, we discovered this elegant Portuguese silver tea service displayed on its scarce matching tray. The set includes a teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl, and creamer, all crafted in 833 silver and accompanied by the original solid silver tray. Before we were engaged to handle the estate, the family had been told by another visitor that the set was not silver. However, after a quick examination of the Portuguese hallmarks, we were able to confirm that the entire service — including the tray — is in fact solid silver. The distinction can be significant. Many tea services are only silver-plated, which means they contain a thin layer of silver over a base metal. Solid silver pieces, by contrast, contain a high percentage of precious metal and are identified by specific hallmarks. Misidentifying pieces like this can potentially cost an estate thousands of dollars, which is why careful inspection during estate preparation is so important. At Melrose Treasures Estate Sales, every item is personally examined to ensure that valuable pieces such as silver, jewelry, porcelain, and decorative arts are properly identified and represented for our clients.     los-angeles-estate-sale-company.html

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