Decorative Arts and Design Auction

December 11, 2013

LOT 71

Lot 71

German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900

German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900
Lot 71 Details
German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900

comprising one hundred and fifty-two pieces:
12 dinner knives
12 dinner forks
12 luncheon knives
12 luncheon forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
12 table spoons
10 tea spoons
12 coffee spoons
12 dessert knives
10 dessert forks
12 dessert spoons
pair of salad servers
pair of fish servers
2 serving spoons
2 serving forks
butter knife
pâté knife
gravy ladle
soup ladle

179.9 oz. — 5596 grams

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $3,936
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900
  • German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900
  • German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900
  • German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900
  • German Art Nouveau Silver Flatware Service, the design attributed to Hugo Leven for Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved on the back of the terminals with Art Nouveau style monogram EB; all substantially in good condition and well marked

LOT 71
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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