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A Group of German Porcelain Zeppelin Related Service Items, circa1928 and later
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Description
- Diam. of dinner plate: 9 1/4 in.
comprising three demi-tasse cups and saucers, three coffee cups and saucers, and two salad plates, all with the LZ monogram for Luftschiff Zeppelin and each marked Heinrich-Elfenbein-Porzellen/ GRAF ZEPPELIN/ 1928 and with printed factory marks; additionally there are three dinner plates and four salad plates decorated with the logo of the Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei, each marked Heinrich-Elfenbein-Porzellen/ Eigentum Der Deutschen/ Zeppelin Reederei and with printed factory marks, together with two silver-plated forks and two sliver plated knives each stampted DZR and with the logo of the Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei. 25 pieces
Condition
In generally good overall condition consistent with age and use. One demi-tasse cup has a 1/4 inch rim chip and one coffe cup has a restored break (visible as a hairline crack).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The items bearing the LZ monogram were created for use aboard the Graf Zeppelin (LZ 127). The other items bearing the Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei logo were created after 1935 when the new zeppelin airline company was formed.