Sheridan Appraisal

Sheridan Silver on Copper Coffee and Tea Pot Set

A vintage two-piece beverage service set consisting of a tall coffee pot and a rounder tea pot, manufactured by Sheridan Silver. Both vessels are constructed of silverplate over a copper base, a hallmark of mid-20th-century American silver manufacturing. The pots feature a classic Neo-Classical or Victorian Revival style with pear-shaped bodies resting on four ornate, foliate-style scrolled feet. The lids are domed and topped with decorative finials. Distinctive scrolled handles feature thumb rests and heat insulators, typically made of plastic or bone, though heavily tarnished here. The curved spouts are elegant and proportional. In terms of condition, both pieces exhibit significant surface oxidation and heavy tarnish throughout, which is typical for silverplate left unpolished. There is visible 'bleeding' where the silver layer has worn thin, allowing the warmer copper base to show through, particularly on the rounded bellies and edges. The craftsmanship is indicative of high-quality mass-produced silverplate from the 1940s-1970s, intended for formal domestic use. No major dents are visible, though the surface shows light scuffing and age-related wear. These items are typically marked on the underside with the Sheridan 'S' or crown hallmark alongside 'Silver on Copper'.