Gorham - 1855-1860 Compote Coin Silver 7.5" across the top, 3.5" tall, 4.5" wide base...
**STAMPING** - Lion facing left, anchor, G - all stamped individually with 90 above and the word "COIN" stamped below Assuming that "90" means 90% silver, 10% copper...it has two very small wear spots in the dish area @ <---this size (well your text size on your computer is probably larger, so say smaller than the tip of an eraser.
If you click on this link - you can see the only possible dates available are 1855-1860 according to the **STAMPING**. With the lion facing LEFT....
Family Heirloom Described by elder family members as being from mid-1700s. Refinishing and repair work probably performed by my Grandfather in the late 1920's > early 1930's
the coffee/tea server has 3 initals on it towards the top of the pot.i have a difficult time knowing the differences between ceramic,porcelain and china pieces.The blue is much deeper than the pictures show.beautiful colors and details.Could possibly be an estate tea service?