GOLD: The Midas Touch
GOLD: The Midas Touch
A SET OF 17 SILVER-GILT PORCELAIN-MOUNTED FLATWARE FROM THE CATHERINE THE GREAT DESSERT SERVICE, ROYAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, BERLIN (K.P.M.), 1770-1772
Auction Closed
October 29, 03:04 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A SET OF 17 SILVER-GILT PORCELAIN-MOUNTED FLATWARE FROM THE CATHERINE THE GREAT DESSERT SERVICE, ROYAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, BERLIN (K.P.M.), 1770-1772
comprising six knives, five forks and six tablespoons, the porcelain handles decorated with military scenes and gilt rocaille scrolls, apparently unmarked
(17)
length of knives 26cm, 10¼in.
Property from a Distinguished Midwest Private Collection; Christie's New York, Russian Works of Art, 15 April 2013, lot 113