Coin silver three-piece tea service, comprised of teapot, sugar and cream pitcher having lobed bodies with bands of floral scroll decoration , cast floral handles and floriform finials, the lids and spout with repousse floral decoration. Each piece marked J.I. Monell in script in rectangle for John I. Monell, working New York, New York circa 1824-1829, and with pseudohallmarks of bust, lion, C and star. Teapot engraved with lion and crown crest just above lobed center; creamer and sugar engraved in same position with name PHELPS in script. Teapot height 11". Combined weight: 91.87 oz troy. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)