Period / Origin: - Late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1890–1915) - Germany - Marked with crescent moon + crown and 800 silver standard
Description: - Complete matching tea/coffee set in German Historicist / Rococo Revival style - Features chased decoration, floral motifs, and scalloped rims - Raised on scroll feet, with applied handles on pots and jugs - Interior gilded on vessels (cream, sugar, coffee pot) - Includes tray, burner, and tea stand - Heavy, functional, and collectible — suitable for decorative display or continued use
Itemized Weights and Fine Silver Content (800 Silver)
Item
Gross Weight (g):4281
Fine Silver 80% (g): 3423
Value Considerations: - Scrap Silver Value: ~CHF 7,700–8,150
Dealer / Auction Value (full set): ~CHF 20,000–30,000, potentially higher if maker or decoration is exceptional
Market Factors: Completeness, condition, decoration, and provenance significantly increase value over melt price