No. 99180442

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Georg Adam Rehfues - Teapot - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
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Georg Adam Rehfues - Teapot - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver

Rare and Important Museum-Quality Antique Swiss Silver Teapot with Majestic Lion-Form Spout and Finial Silversmith: Georg Adam Rehfues (also spelled “Rehfuss”), circa 1830s, Bern, Switzerland Material: High-quality Swiss silver, likely of 875 or 900 fineness Weight: approx. 837 g (≈ 29.4 oz) Dimensions:  – Total height (including finial): approx. 28 cm  – Width from spout to handle: approx. 18.7 cm  – Body diameter: approx. 13.3 cm  – Base diameter: approx. 9.5 cm Lion figure dimensions: length ≈ 4 cm; height ≈ 3 cm Condition: as shown in photos; a small section at the end of the vine ornament on the upper rear of the handle is missing (see red circle). The loss is minor and does not affect the structural integrity or overall appearance of the piece. Features: Finely sculpted lion figures on both spout and finial; well-balanced and substantial form; excellent craftsmanship and preservation, offering strong artistic and collector value.

No. 99180442

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Georg Adam Rehfues - Teapot - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver

Georg Adam Rehfues - Teapot - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver

Rare and Important Museum-Quality Antique Swiss Silver Teapot with Majestic Lion-Form Spout and Finial

Silversmith: Georg Adam Rehfues (also spelled “Rehfuss”), circa 1830s, Bern, Switzerland

Material: High-quality Swiss silver, likely of 875 or 900 fineness

Weight: approx. 837 g (≈ 29.4 oz)

Dimensions:

 – Total height (including finial): approx. 28 cm

 – Width from spout to handle: approx. 18.7 cm

 – Body diameter: approx. 13.3 cm

 – Base diameter: approx. 9.5 cm

Lion figure dimensions: length ≈ 4 cm; height ≈ 3 cm

Condition: as shown in photos; a small section at the end of the vine ornament on the upper rear of the handle is missing (see red circle). The loss is minor and does not affect the structural integrity or overall appearance of the piece.

Features: Finely sculpted lion figures on both spout and finial; well-balanced and substantial form; excellent craftsmanship and preservation, offering strong artistic and collector value.

Final bid
€ 700
Inés Fernández
Expert
Estimate  € 1,800 - € 2,200

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