(38) Shreve & co. Sterling Silver Cups and Saucers - 24.735 ozt. Lot of thirty eight sterling silver drinkware, fourteen cups and matching saucers, with Shreve & Co. mark on base.

Size: 3 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
Weight: 24.735 ozt.

Shreve & Co. is a fine silverwork production company located in San Francisco, founded in 1852 and known for its exceptional craftsmanship, elegant designs, and role in shaping West Coast luxury culture. The company created a wide range of silver items, including flatware, tea services, presentation pieces, and decorative objects, often blending classical motifs with refined American styles. Renowned for quality comparable to leading Eastern silversmiths like Gorham and Tiffany, Shreve & Co. catered to prominent families and institutions, producing both bespoke commissions and retail lines. Their pieces are highly collectible today, valued for their superb workmanship, historical significance, and the firm’s enduring reputation as a hallmark of California elegance.

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