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Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service

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Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co. This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids. Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray. All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed. The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen, a Dane who executed silver for Parzinger. (See pages 338-39, 'Modernism in American Silver - 20th Century Design" by Jewel Stern. Dimensions (including covers with finials): Large coffee pot 16.5” high x 4.5” diam Tea pot 10.5” high x 3” diam Sugar 6” high x 4” diam Tray 11.5” diam Parzinger (b. 1903 in Munich, Germany, died in U.S. 1981) was a prolific and versatile designer of furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, lighting fixtures, tableware, porcelain and many other items including handwrought silver and silverplate. In 1952-53 Parzinger designed a number of objects that were made in brass and silverplate for Dorlyn Silversmiths, 383 Lafayette Street, New York, New York. In the late 1950's production shifted to a division of Oneida.
  • Creator:
    Tommi Parzinger (Designer),Dorlyn Silversmiths (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Diameter: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Shown in original patina. If requested we can have hand polished prior to shipping.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886634768752
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