German Jugendstil Silverplate Coffee Service
ca. 1910, including:
a coffeepot, h. 13-3/4", l. 9";
a covered sugar bowl, h. 5-3/4", l. 5-1/2";
a cream jug, h. 4-3/4", l. 4-1/2"; and
a tray, 22-1/2" x 12";
the hollowware of tapering elongated hexagonal section, the panels decorated with stepped rectangles, with hinged domed lids, the tray en suite with inset wooden plateau.
Provenance: The Collection of Adam Lippes.
Provenance:
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The Collection of Adam Lippes.
Condition:
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The wooden plateau has a horizontal spilt completely across, with one edge of the split warped downwards; there is also some wear to the finish, particularly at the narrow ends. The entire wooden plateau should be replaced, and this is easily effected by unscrewing the retaining bolts on the underside. Otherwise the set is good condition, with only minor losses to the silvering in one or two spots of highest relief and high wear (i.e. one of the small rectangles on the creamer and a couple on the tray, the sharp edges of the sugarbowl lid, the corners of the feet, etc.). No dents or repairs noted. No maker's or manufacturer's marks.
