Lot 100
  • 100

A German silver five-piece tea and coffee set with matching tray, Jakob Grimminger, Schwäbisch Gmünd, mid 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases
  • Silver, wood
  • height of kettle on lampstand 16 in., length of tray 30 1/4 in.
  • 40.6cm, 76.8cm
comprising a Teapot, Coffee Pot, Kettle on Lampstand, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl, and matching two-handled Tray, all with shaped oval bodies and beaded rims, partly-fluted handles

Condition

teapot with ding and small dent to body, coffee pot and creamer with small dings, lampstand lacking burner, coffee pot cover lacking insulator, ivory insulators replaced with wood, light surface scratches, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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