Silver, Glass Ceramics

December 03, 2008

LOT 180

Lot 180

Swiss Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Johann Bossard, Lucerne, late 19th century

Swiss Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Johann Bossard, Lucerne, late 19th century
Lot 180 Details
Swiss Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Johann Bossard, Lucerne, late 19th century

comprising six pieces
height 10.5" — 26.7 cm.; 18.1" — 46 cm.
115.6 oz. — 3596 grams

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Comprising teapot, coffee pot, cream jug, milk jug, sugar basin, oval serving tray; one or two very minor small dents; otherwise in substantially good condition; marks on bases are struck over others, obscured without re-marking on the tray; underside of tray engraved “5. September 1896.”, monogrammed GS on front

LOT 180
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.