ANTIQUE 20THC PERSIAN ISLAMIC SOLID SILVER COFFEE & TEA SET ON A TRAY C.1910
20th Century Persian Islamic Silver 5 pieces Coffee & Tea set on a Tray, comprising of coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and tray. Each piece features a typical detailed decoration, profusely engraved and chased with stylized leaves and birds, each piece also featuring figural scenes, the tea and coffee pot spout's with eagle's head. The oval tray with cast border and twin handles, featuring a great quality of the engraving featuring a scene with dancing figures, the whole set features a stunning quality of the workmanship.
Hallmarked Persian silver (84 for 875 standard, and Maker's mark, unknown), probably city of Isfahan, it probably dates to around 1910-20's. Acid tested the set shows a 800+ silver purity.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A0818
Description
Antique early 20th Century rare Persian Islamic Solid Silver complete 5 pieces Coffee & Tea set on a Tray, comprising of coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and tray. Each piece features a typical detailed decoration, profusely engraved and chased with stylized leaves and birds, each piece also featuring figural scenes, the tea and coffee pot spout's with eagle's head. The oval tray with cast border and twin handles, featuring a great quality of the engraving featuring a scene with dancing figures, the whole set features a stunning quality of the workmanship. Each piece is Hallmarked Persian silver (84 for 875 standard, and Maker's mark, unknown to me), probably city of Isfahan, it probably dates to around 1910-20's. Acid tested the set shows a 800+ silver purity.
Condition
In Excellent Condition - no damage, just general wear.
Coffee pot Size
Height: 26.5cm
Width: 24 x 12.5cm
Teapot Size
Height: 24.5cm
Width: 20.5 x 11.5cm
Sugar bowl Size
Height: 14.5cm
Width: 16.5 x 10.5cm
Cream jug Size
Height: 16.2cm
Width: 12.5 x 9.5cm
Tray Size
Height: 1.8cm
Width: 59.5 x 34.5cm
Total Weight: 3870g
