GERO - Chris van der Hoef - Teapot (2) - Silverplated - Small bowl

Art Deco Auction: Gero-Nickel Teapot & Silvered Bonbon Dish - Design: Chris van der Hoef - Gero Zeist - ca. 1925/1930.

Two objects, designed by the renowned Dutch artist and designer Chris van der Hoef (1875-1933) for the famous Gerofabriek in Zeist. Both are absolute exemplary illustrations of Dutch Art Deco and the Nieuwe Kunst movement.

1. Gero-Nikkel Art Deco Teapot (Model 3)

• Form: Clean, geometric, tapering shape resting on four characteristic stylized feet. Equipped with the original rattan/wicker-wrapped handle and an ebony/wood lid knob with a brass detail.
• Material: Gero-Nikkel (high-quality unplated copper-nickel-zinc alloy).
• Marks on base: Fully and clearly marked with model number 3, the factory mark GERO NIKKEL (in flag) and the stylized designer monogram CJH of Chris van der Hoef.

Dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm x 12 cm high.

2. Silvered Art Deco Bonbon Dish

• Form: Elegant oval model with a refined, stepped geometric construction and a stylish pearl-edge finish along the long sides. The ends taper into clean Art Deco points.
• Material: Heavily silver-plated (Gero 90).
• Marks on base: Featuring year letter X, factory mark GERO, silver mark 90, and the large, deeply impressed designer monogram CJH of Chris van der Hoef.

Dimensions: 20 cm x 11 cm x 3 cm high

Condition:

Both objects are in good, original vintage condition with signs of age and use appropriate to an age of about 100 years.
• Teapot: Has a beautiful authentic patina and has deliberately not been over-polished. The rattan wrapping and the lid knob are in solid condition. The lid hinge works properly.
• Bonbon dish: Has a nice sheen with light superficial scratches on the base. No dents or serious silver wear.

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