Lot 55
  • 55

A set of twenty-four German silver champagne glasses and stands and twenty-four vodka glasses and stands, J.H. Werner, Berlin, late 19th c.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • 96 pieces
  • height of glasses 7 3/8 in., 2 3/4 in.
  • 18.7, 7cm
in rococo revival style chased with flowers and ruffled scrolls, monogrammed AS, the glasses fitted with etched glass liners, in fitted mahogany case lined in green velvet

Provenance

Collection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, sold
Sotheby's, New York, 4 November 2005, lot 557

Condition

one champagne glass broken and glued, no longer fits into its slot in box; some wear to mahogany case and key broken, otherwise good condition
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