Table service for 12 (217) - Crystal

Grande Imperial Table Service (217 Pieces) — Bavarian Porcelain "Extra Fein", Artist Glassware by Marcello Aglieri with Gold Gilding Finishes and 75-Piece Flatware Set – Bestecke Gottinghen

Lot type: Combined Table Service (Porcelain + Crystal + Flatware)
Total number of pieces: 217 in total
Era / Period: Second half of the 20th century - High-end finishes: real gold gilding borders (24 kt) on all items

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

Porcelains: Original mark impressed on the bottom "G.C.H.T. — Frauenkirche München".
Crystal: Designer’s engraved/ screen-printed signature on each 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 (24 Karätiges Gold).

Prestigious and imposing combined table service for 12 people, designed for the most formal and elegant receptions.
The lot stands out for the union of three exemplary manufactories, harmonized stylistically by the luxurious and elegant glossy gold gilding border.

- Fine Bavarian Porcelain (105 total pieces) The ceramic service was made with a high-density paste (Extra Fein) and treated with a patented special glaze called "Einschnitt", designed to resist deep scratches and cuts from cutlery. A notable feature: the set includes an exceptional 24 dinner plates, a rarity ideal for handling double courses of first courses or intricate menus. Includes flat plates, dessert plates, large coordinated serving platters (oval and round), salad bowl, and serving tureen.

- Artist Crystal Marcello Aglieri (37 total pieces) The table is completed by a set of high-refractive-index crystal goblets and servers, signed by the renowned Italian designer Marcello Aglieri.
The goblets feature slender lines and a clear, crystalline sound to the touch:
12 Water Goblets (with gold edge)
11 Wine Goblets (with gold edge)
12 Champagne Flutes (with gold edge)
1 coordinating water/soft drink carafe (with gold edge)
1 wine bottle / decanter with original crystal stopper (with gold edge)

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

Original hard black case with crocodile-style finish, gold inlays, and snap closures.
The flatware shows no scratches, dullness, or washing marks and is stored in its original case. Included accessories: Original Gottinghen warranty certificate (paper diploma of merit with Gold Medal at the Milan Fair).
All New, never used (New Old Stock).

Structural integrity: Excellent, like new. No chips, burrs, cracks, or structural defects on either the porcelain pieces or the crystal or the flatware.
Gold gilding condition: Perfect. The gilded edges on all 217 pieces are bright, sound, and uniform, with no typical wear marks from washing or rubbing.
Glass transparency: The crystal is perfectly clear and sparkling, free from calcite clouding.

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

NOTES ON PACKAGING AND SHIPPING: Given the exceptional fragility, value, and substantial volume of the lot (217 pieces), professional bespoke packaging is guaranteed: use of bubble wrap and appropriate cardboard.
Internal reinforced boxes separated by type (porcelain and crystal divided).
Possible pallet (skid) shipment, fully trackable.
Immediate availability, including in-person pickup by the buyer.