ANTIQUE 19thC GERMAN SOLID SILVER DRINKING SET ON A TRAY c1890
19th Century German Solid Silver mounted large and exceptional drinking set on a tray, comprising of a large claret jug, six goblets and an exceptional burr walnut hexagonal tray. Hallmarked German silver, Maker's mark for Koch & Bergfeld.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2801
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century German Solid Silver mounted large and exceptional drinking set on a tray, comprising of a large claret jug, six goblets and an exceptional burr walnut hexagonal tray.
Each piece is fitted with parcel gilt solid silver mounts, stunningly chased in relief with scrolling foliage, beaded and floral decoration. The glass is beautifully etched with scrolling foliage and flowers.
The magnificent set comes with the original hexagonal solid silver mounted burr walnut twin-handled tray.
All pieces are Hallmarked German silver (800 minimum standard, but acid tested appears to be 900+ high standard), Bremen, year 1890's, Maker's mark for Koch & Bergfeld (important manufacturer founded in 1829), the jug is further stamped with the retailer's mark "KRISCHER".
This is the best and most impressive drinking set we have ever seen in terms of quality, craftmanship and the size is outstanding.
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage.
CLARET JUG SIZE
Height: 34cm
Width: 18 x 16cm
GOBLETS SIZE
Height (each): 13cm
Width (each): 6.2cm
TRAY SIZE
Width: 42.5 x 39cm
Total Weight: 2650g
