American Sterling Silver Four-Piece Coffee Service Retailed by Black, Starr & Frost, Circa 1930 Each piece marked Sterling; the coffee pot additionally stamped Black, Starr & Frost and numbered 9236; the creamer and sugar bowl with Black, Starr & Frost monogram and matching number; the circular tray marked Gorham. All pieces feature gadrooned rims, the coffee pot fitted with a pineapple finial and swan-neck wooden handle; interiors retain their original gilt wash. Total weight: 38.8 troy oz (including wood handle). Dimensions: Height of coffee pot: 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) Diameter of tray: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Condition: Good overall condition, consistent with age and use. Specialist Note: Founded in New York in 1810, Black, Starr & Frost is recognized as America’s oldest jewelry and silver firm, renowned for its association with luxury, craftsmanship, and high society. By the early 20th century, the firm retailed fine silver services by leading American makers such as Gorham, often distinguished by refined neoclassical design and superb finishing. This circa 1930 service reflects that tradition, combining elegant proportions with subtle Art Deco restraint.