Table service for 12 (217) - Crystal

Grande Imperial Table Service (217 Pieces) — Bavarian Porcelain "Extra Fein", Master Crystal by Marcello Aglieri with 24 Karat Gold Finishes and Flatware Service (75 Pieces) – Bestecke Gottinghen

Lot type: Combined place setting (Porcelain + Crystal + Flatware)
Total number of pieces: 217 in total
Era / Period: Second half of the 20th century - Valuable finishes: real gold edging 24 kt on all elements

Countries of origin: Germany (Bavarian porcelain) / Italy (Master crystal) / Italy (Master flatware)

Porcelains: Original mark embossed on the bottom "G.C.H.T. — Frauenkirche München".
Crystals: Engraved/printed signature on every piece by designer "Marcello Aglieri".
Flatware Service (75 Pieces) – Bestecke Gottinghen. Premium 18/10 stainless steel with refined 24-karat gold electroplating on the handle

Prestigious and imposing combined table service for 12 guests, designed for the most formal and elegant receptions. The lot stands out for the union of three exceptional manufactures, harmonized stylistically by the lavish and elegant shiny gold edging.

- Fine Bavarian Porcelain (105 Total Pieces) The ceramic service was made with a high-density dough (Extra Fein) and treated with a patented special glaze named "Einschnitt", designed to resist deep scratches and cuts from flatware. Notable feature: the set includes an exceptional provision of 24 soup plates, a rarity ideal for managing double courses of primi or elaborate menus. It includes flat plates, dessert plates, coordinated large serving platters (oval and round), serving bowl and soup tureen.

- Master Crystal by Marcello Aglieri (37 Total Pieces) The table is completed by a set of high-refractive-index crystal stems and servers, signed by the well-known Italian designer Marcello Aglieri. The glasses feature slender lines and produce a clear, crystalline tone to the touch: .
12 Water glasses (with gold rim)
11 Wine glasses (with gold rim)
12 Champagne flutes (with gold rim)
1 coordinated water or soft drink carafe (with gold rim)
1 Wine bottle / decanter with original crystal stopper (with gold rim)

- Set of Flatware – Bestecke Gottinghen (12 Persons):
12 Large table spoons
11 Table forks
12 Table knives
12 Fruit/Dessert forks
12 Fruit/Dessert knives
12 Small spoons (tea/coffee)
1 Large serving ladle
1 Large serving/salad spoon
1 Serving/lettuce fork

Original black rigid case with crocodile-style finish, gold inserts and snap locks.
The flatware shows no scratches, dullness, or washing marks and is kept in its original case. Included set: Original paper Gottinghen warranty certificate from the era (Diploma of Merit with Gold Medal at the Milan Fair).
All New, never used (New Old Stock).

Structural integrity: Excellent, like new. No chips*, purling, cracks or structural defects in either the porcelain pieces or the crystals and flatware.
Gold Zecchino condition: Perfect. The gilding on the edges of all 217 pieces is bright, intact and uniform, with no typical signs of wear from washing or rubbing.
Glass transparency: The crystals are perfectly clear and brilliant, free from clouding due to limescale.

Three defects to declare:
1) the water glasses are 11
2) one teacup has a small edge chip
3) the forks are 11

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING NOTES: Given the exceptional fragility, the value and the significant volume of the lot (217 pieces), a professional, tailor-made packing will be provided: use of bubble wrap and appropriate cardboard.
Internal reinforced boxes separated by type (porcelain and crystal), to be stored separately.
Possible pallet shipping (pallet) with full tracking.
Immediate availability, also for personal pickup at the purchaser’s expense.