Oneida Silver Appraisal

Oneida USA Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set

This is a four-piece silver-plated tea and coffee service set, likely manufactured by Oneida USA, as indicated by the contextual information. The set comprises a coffee pot, a teapot, a lidded sugar bowl, and an open creamer pitcher. Each piece exhibits a highly reflective, polished silver finish, suggesting either silver plating or sterling silver construction, though silver plating is more probable given typical mass-market items of this style. The design features a classic, somewhat ornate aesthetic, characterized by bulbous bodies, graceful C-scroll handles with decorative thumb rests, and elegant spouts. Both the coffee pot and teapot have hinged lids, each topped with an elaborate, possibly floral or acanthus leaf finial. The handles appear to be insulated with black material, although it's difficult to confirm from the image alone. The bases of all pieces are raised, with the coffee and teapots featuring more substantial, footed bases, while the sugar and creamer have simpler circular bases. The overall craftsmanship suggests a well-made, possibly mid-20th century to late 20th-century production. Visible condition issues include some reflections and potential smudges or minor tarnishing, but no significant dents, scratches, or loss of plating are obvious from the provided images. A white sticker with '1065' is visible on the teapot, suggesting an inventory or auction number. The set would have been used for formal tea and coffee serving occasions.