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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2875BBoston
January 9, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Seven-piece Mexican Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service

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$4,305$3,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2875BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Seven-piece Mexican Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service, mid-20th century, each with a cusped cylindrical body: teapot, coffeepot, creamer, covered sugar, waste bowl, and tray, each marked "R.J.," tray lg. handle to handle 30 1/2; and kettle-on-stand and burner marked "G. Nava," total ht. 13 1/2 in., approx. 338.8 troy oz. total.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Tray with surface abrasions. Creamer spout bent slightly at tip. Kettle with shallow, unobtrusive dent to body, some "bubbled" areas to underside (see images). Otherwise each good condition with only minor surface wear and a few scattered pinprick dents.


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