A Georg Jensen Silver Six-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Sale 1050 - Fine Silver, Including Property from the Estate of Ethan D. Alyea, Jr. & the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Nov 1, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$7,000 -
$9,000
Sold for $5,938
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Georg Jensen Silver Six-Piece Tea and Coffee Service
Copenhagen, Circa 1930
pattern 32, comprising a teapot, coffee pot, milk jug, creamer, open sugar and muffineer.
each marked 'Sterling' to underside
77 ozt 7 dwt gross
Height of coffee pot 9 1/2 inches.
each marked 'Sterling' to underside
77 ozt 7 dwt gross
Height of coffee pot 9 1/2 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report
In overall attractive, stable, usable condition. There are faint areas of tarnish that may need professional polishing to remove. The surfaces of the vessels slightly matte, consistent with regular use and polishing. The foot of the creamer is bent on two sides. The sugar bowl with associated, unmarked tongs. No evidence of repair or monogram removal to any of the pieces.
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