Lot 300
  • 300

A German silver five-piece silver bachelor's tea and coffee service, Eduard Foehr, Stuttgart, circa 1890

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver, ivory
  • 72.5cm., 52.2cm., and 42cm. long
in the Russian taste, comprising: teapot, coffee pot, both with ivory insulators, cream jug, sugar bowl and tray, in a fitted case, all engraved/applied with monogram 'E' below a royal coronet, tray 35.6cm., 14in. long, together with three graduating German silver meat platters, Eduard Foehr, Stuttgart, circa 1890, with similar engraved royal coronet and 'E' monogram

Provenance

The cypher is that of Princess Elsa of Württemberg (1876-1936), daughter of Duke Eugen of Württemberg and Grand Duchess Vera Constantinovna of Russia. She married Prince Albert of Schaumburg-Lippe.

Condition

Marks all clear. Light surface wear. Good condition.
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