About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
I have been given a 5 piece sterling silver tea set. The company appears to be Fisher. Underneath is inscribed "Footed Duncan" in cursive. I have the coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar and another piece that looks like the sugar bowl without a top. Can you tell me the approximate age and worth? I am very impressed with your knowledge!
Answer Hello Susan.
I don't have a specific date for when the Duncan pattern was produced. I can tell you that Fisher - who is still in business - produced sterling wares from 1936 until sometime in the 1970's. The "sugar bowl without a top" is called a waste bowl, used sort of like a tabletop trashcan during the tea service and it's the place you put your spent tea leaves, lemon wedges, etc.
