ANTIQUE 19thC NORWEGIAN SILVER & ENAMEL TEA SERVICE, DAVID ANDERSEN c.1890
19th Century Norwegian silver-gilt & cloisonneé-enamel tea service, comprised of a hot water pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, decorated with blue turquoise enamel on wirework floral scrolls, with white intertwining and beaded boarders on matted silver-gilt ground.
Hallmarked Norwegian silver (925 standard), Oslo, Maker's mark for David Andersen
Reference Number: A5334
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Norwegian silver-gilt & cloisonneé-enamel tea service, comprised of a hot water pot, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug, decorated with blue turquoise enamel on wirework floral scrolls, with white intertwining and beaded boarders on matted silver-gilt ground.
Each item Hallmarked Norwegian silver (925 standard), Oslo, Maker's mark for David Andersen (mark used 1880-1925), Widely considered as one of the best Norwegian gold and silversmiths of all time who is particularly renowned for his enamel work.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
HOT WATER POT
Height: 16cm
Width: 14 x 9cm
Weight: 380g
TEAPOT
Height: 15cm
Width: 18 x 10cm
Weight: 447g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 6.5cm
Width: 13 x 8cm
Weight: 141g
CREAM JUG
Height: 6.5cm
Width: 10 x 7cm
Weight: 107g
