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A Rare German Silver Two-Tier Tea Table with Matching Five-Piece Tea Service and Two Trays
Estimate: $25,000-$50,000
Sold
$75,000
Live Auction
South of Broad: The Charleston Home of Darla Moore by Tony Ingrao
Location
Chicago
Description
A Rare German Silver Two-Tier Tea Table with Matching Five-Piece Tea Service and Two Trays
Bernstein, Circa 1890
comprising a table with two trays, teapot, coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar bowl, kettle on lampstand
the tray marked '800/1000' on medial shelf, the trays marked '800/1000' , the service items with later Dutch control marks
998 oz.
Height of table 31 x width 34 x depth 22 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from The Private Collection of Ms. Darla Moore, Charleston, South Carolina
Condition
In overall decent, stable, ready-to-place condition. Moderate surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Some slightly heavier surface scratching to top tray from contact with service items. The trays detach but the medial tray does not fully remove from the frame easily. One of the legs lacking one of two fastening bolts but appears secure to rest of table. Trays, frame and service items all hallmarked. The frame of the medial shelf with a circular split to silver in one corner, does not appear to impact stability of frame and does not generally detract from aesthetic unless viewed closely. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby's, New York, Important Silver and Russian Works of Art, May 20, 2004, Lot 149