Late 19th Century Antique H. Homan & Co Pewter Tea Coffee Teapot, Sugar Bowl & Creamer - Set of 3

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Set of three antique pewter pieces circa late 19th century - 1880’s to early 1890’s – the set includes a … more Set of three antique pewter pieces circa late 19th century - 1880’s to early 1890’s – the set includes a teapot and lidded sugar bowl with etched flowers and floral finial, and plain creamer with floral finial. Pieces are marked Homan & Co Cincinnati 3, H. Homan IX, and Homan & Co Cincinnati IX.

""Homan Manufacturing Company was founded in Cincinnati Ohio in 1847 by Henry Homan and Asa F. Flagg as manufacturers of Britannia ware under the name Flagg & Homan. The Homan family managed the business as Homan & Co until 1887, gradually changing from the manufacture of pewter, Britannia metal and German silver to electroplated silverware. Around 1896 the name of the firm was Homan Silver Plate Company, which was succeeded (between 1904 and 1915) by Homan Manufacturing Company. The firm went out of business in 1941.""" less