Lot 17
Lot 17
AN ENQUIRING EYE: PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
AN AUSTRIAN SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE AND TRAY, DESIGNED BY JOSEF HOFFMANN

MARK OF THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE, VIENNA, CIRCA 1925

Price Realised USD 17,500
Estimate
USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
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AN AUSTRIAN SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE AND TRAY, DESIGNED BY JOSEF HOFFMANN

MARK OF THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE, VIENNA, CIRCA 1925

Price Realised USD 17,500
Price Realised USD 17,500
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Comprising a teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and cover, and tray, all of fluted drum form with spot-hammered surfaces, conforming tray with upturned sides, all with wooden loop handles and knop finials, marked to undersides and with designer mark for Hoffmann
1658 in. (42.2 cm.) long, over handles, the tray; 10 in. (25.5 cm.) long, over handle, the teapot
62 oz. 12 dwt. (1,947 gr.) gross weight
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Acquired Barry Friedman Ltd., New York.
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