A. Torres Vega - Coffee and tea service (7) - .925 silver - Rococo Mid-20th century
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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Seven-piece Mexican sterling silver Rococo-style tea and coffee service attributed to A. Torres Vega, comprising hot-water kettle on stand, coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl and a large 30-inch-wide tray, with total weight about 274.8 troy ounces (8,547 g) and marked “A. Torres” and/or “925”; mid‑20th century (c. 1940s–1960s) with excellent condition though showing surface scratches and some dents.
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A seven-piece Mexican sterling silver tea and coffee service in the Rococo taste, attributed to A. Torres Vega, a Mexican maker active during the mid-20th century.
The service comprises a hot-water kettle on stand, a coffee pot, a teapot, a covered sugar bowl, a creamer, a waste bowl and a large serving tray. The pieces feature decorative forms characteristic of the Rococo-inspired style, combining ornamental detailing with traditional tea and coffee service functionality.
All seven pieces bear marks reported as “A. Torres” and/or “925 sterling” indicating the maker's mark and sterling silver fineness. The marks should be assessed from the photographs to confirm the attribution and silver standard of the individual pieces.
Dimensions
Hot-water kettle on stand: 14 inches high with handle raised
Coffee pot: 9.25 inches high
Teapot: 8.5 inches high
Covered sugar bowl: 6.5 inches high
Creamer: 5 inches high
Waste bowl: 3 inches high
Tray: 30 inches wide
Weight
Total approximate weight: 274.80 troy ounces (approximately 8,547 g), inclusive of all materials. This is the gross weight of the complete service.
Condition
Surface scratches and some dents are present. No apparent visual evidence of engraving removal or restoration was noted in the original condition report. Wear is consistent with domestic use.
A seven-piece Mexican sterling silver tea and coffee service in the Rococo taste, attributed to A. Torres Vega, a Mexican maker active during the mid-20th century.
The service comprises a hot-water kettle on stand, a coffee pot, a teapot, a covered sugar bowl, a creamer, a waste bowl and a large serving tray. The pieces feature decorative forms characteristic of the Rococo-inspired style, combining ornamental detailing with traditional tea and coffee service functionality.
All seven pieces bear marks reported as “A. Torres” and/or “925 sterling” indicating the maker's mark and sterling silver fineness. The marks should be assessed from the photographs to confirm the attribution and silver standard of the individual pieces.
Dimensions
Hot-water kettle on stand: 14 inches high with handle raised
Coffee pot: 9.25 inches high
Teapot: 8.5 inches high
Covered sugar bowl: 6.5 inches high
Creamer: 5 inches high
Waste bowl: 3 inches high
Tray: 30 inches wide
Weight
Total approximate weight: 274.80 troy ounces (approximately 8,547 g), inclusive of all materials. This is the gross weight of the complete service.
Condition
Surface scratches and some dents are present. No apparent visual evidence of engraving removal or restoration was noted in the original condition report. Wear is consistent with domestic use.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
8547 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Title additional information
Rococo Mid-20th century
Number of objects
7
Country of origin
Mexico
Designer/artist/maker
A. Torres Vega
Material
Silver
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
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Width
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Estimated period
1940-1950, 1960-1970
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