Coffee set (4) - Metal, Silverplated - Empire style

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Description from the seller

Vintage Empire-style tea and coffee service - 4 pieces - silver plated (A-ARG 90 / ARG 1000)

Elegant and sturdy tea and coffee service consisting of 4 pieces, made in Italy in the mid-20th century. The set stands out for its refined neoclassical lines in perfect Empire Style, characterized by slender bodies, stepped circular bases, and geometric beaded cord decorations (godronatura).
The robustness and substantial weight of the individual pieces attest to the high quality of the base metal alloy (nickel silver/heavy brass), finished with a valuable antique silver electroplating. A visually striking set, perfect for formal dining or as a display piece for collectors.

• Coffee pot:
• Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm | Width 22.5 cm | Depth 9 cm
• Weight: 477 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90

• Teapot:
• Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm | Width 25 cm | Depth 10 cm
• Weight: 424 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90
• Sugar bowl:
• Dimensions: Height 12 cm | Width 14 cm | Depth 10 cm
• Weight: 213 g
• Hallmark: ARGENTO 1000
• Creamer:
• Dimensions: Height 15.5 cm | Width 11 cm | Depth 7 cm
• Weight: 190 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90
TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE SERVICE: 1,304 g

Overall good condition with signs of age and use
The service presents a bright, solid build, but there are three specific details to report (carefully documented in photos):
1. Coffee pot (Hinge): The flip mechanism of the lid is disassembled due to the absence of the pin (through metal pin). The hinge teeth are intact and fit perfectly; when displayed, the lid rests stably in place in a completely unnoticeable way. Requires insertion of a new pin to restore a fixed opening.
2. Sugar bowl (Plating wear): Originally stamped "Argento 1000," it shows typical wear from rubbing (bleeding) along the protruding edges of the lid and base, where the core metal beneath is exposed, a detail that gives the piece a magnificent authentic patina.
3. The teapot and creamer do not have significant structural defects and retain excellent silvering.
Please examine the photo gallery carefully, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the details and the condition of the items.

Seller's Story

For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era. Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique. I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen. I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible. Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Vintage Empire-style tea and coffee service - 4 pieces - silver plated (A-ARG 90 / ARG 1000)

Elegant and sturdy tea and coffee service consisting of 4 pieces, made in Italy in the mid-20th century. The set stands out for its refined neoclassical lines in perfect Empire Style, characterized by slender bodies, stepped circular bases, and geometric beaded cord decorations (godronatura).
The robustness and substantial weight of the individual pieces attest to the high quality of the base metal alloy (nickel silver/heavy brass), finished with a valuable antique silver electroplating. A visually striking set, perfect for formal dining or as a display piece for collectors.

• Coffee pot:
• Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm | Width 22.5 cm | Depth 9 cm
• Weight: 477 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90

• Teapot:
• Dimensions: Height 18.5 cm | Width 25 cm | Depth 10 cm
• Weight: 424 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90
• Sugar bowl:
• Dimensions: Height 12 cm | Width 14 cm | Depth 10 cm
• Weight: 213 g
• Hallmark: ARGENTO 1000
• Creamer:
• Dimensions: Height 15.5 cm | Width 11 cm | Depth 7 cm
• Weight: 190 g
• Hallmark: A-ARG 90
TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE SERVICE: 1,304 g

Overall good condition with signs of age and use
The service presents a bright, solid build, but there are three specific details to report (carefully documented in photos):
1. Coffee pot (Hinge): The flip mechanism of the lid is disassembled due to the absence of the pin (through metal pin). The hinge teeth are intact and fit perfectly; when displayed, the lid rests stably in place in a completely unnoticeable way. Requires insertion of a new pin to restore a fixed opening.
2. Sugar bowl (Plating wear): Originally stamped "Argento 1000," it shows typical wear from rubbing (bleeding) along the protruding edges of the lid and base, where the core metal beneath is exposed, a detail that gives the piece a magnificent authentic patina.
3. The teapot and creamer do not have significant structural defects and retain excellent silvering.
Please examine the photo gallery carefully, which is an integral part of the description, to assess the details and the condition of the items.

Seller's Story

For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era. Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique. I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen. I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible. Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Empire
Title additional information
Empire style
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Metal, Silverplated
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
23.5 cm
Width
22.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
925
Objects sold
100%
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