c1890 Chicago Wendell Sterling Boxed Demitasse set Retailed by S Hyman & Co. From the rarely observed firm of WENDELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Chicago, IL
Founded by Charles Wendell in 1850 c. Became Wendell Mfg Co in 1885. In late
1890s acquired some flatware patterns and dies of Mauser Mfg Co. Active in New
York with retail or wholesale outlet under the name Wendell & Co. This company
closed right around 1900.
Selling the set shown in this amazing silk lined Velvet covered box. The spoons
are 4" long with 3/4" wide bowls and weight 7-8 grams each. Box is 12 3/8" wide.
Spoons and box are immaculate. Selling the 12 spoons in the box, as good as it
gets. It even has a spring lid that automatically pops up when the functional
catch is disengaged. These are small spoons for coffee/tea, stuff like that.
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