Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Modernist Sterling Silver & Rosewood Tea & Coffee Service, Mexico, ca. 1940s

$8,750
$17,50050% Off
£6,680.59
£13,361.1750% Off
€7,719.36
€15,438.7150% Off
CA$12,283.34
CA$24,566.6950% Off
A$13,691.07
A$27,382.1350% Off
CHF 7,183.23
CHF 14,366.4750% Off
MX$167,190.24
MX$334,380.4850% Off
NOK 90,955.34
NOK 181,910.6950% Off
SEK 85,966.64
SEK 171,933.2750% Off
DKK 57,612.93
DKK 115,225.8650% Off

About the Item

ABOUT This elegant Modernist large six-piece sterling silver service for coffee and tea is of a superb workmanship and consists of a tray, a coffee pot, a tea pot, a hot milk or chocolate pot, a sugar bowl and a milk jar. The entire set, designed in period-specific sleek stream-lined esthetics, resting on a large tray of an unusual triangular shape with rounded corners; and fitted with exotic rosewood handles at either side. Three teapots (for tea, coffee and hot milk) are also of an unusual oval-cylindrical shape and are equipped with exquisitely shaped handles made of rosewood wood and hinged lids. The shape of the sugar bowl and milk jug ingeniously follows the shape of the tray, providing an extraordinary visual interest. As shown on the photo, the underside of all the pieces are fully hallmarked reading: Mexico, Sterling and 925 along with the maker's mark 'RN'. This sterling silver and rosewood coffee/tea service is beautifully crafted and ideal for use or display. MATERIALS Sterling silver ( .925) & Rosewood DIMENSIONS Tray: 26”L x 16”W Tea pot: 9”H x 10”D Coffee pot: 8”H x 9.5”D Hot milk pot: 7”H x 8.5”D Sugar bowl: 5”H x 4.25”D Creamer: 2.75” x 4.25”D WEIGHT Total weight: 190 oz. (5386.41g), including the rosewood elements.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819327976362

More From This Seller

View All
A Pair of Vintage Soviet Russian Cut Crystal & Silver Wine Set, circa 1960s
By Mosremchas
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage Soviet Russian cut crystal and silver set of wine pitcher and twelve glasses consists of a tall pitcher with the gold-plate...
Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Scandinavian Art Deco Silver and Amber Salt & Pepper Set, ca. 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Art Deco Salt & Pepper Set 925° Silver and Amber ca. 1940s DIMENSIONS Height: 2-15/16 inches Width: 4-15/16 inches ...
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Alessandro Calderoni, Italian Novecento Double-Tier Silver Centerpiece, ca. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks: S.A. Calderoni, Milano, 800. Weight: 160.14 troy ounces (5 kg 794 g), including non-silver material. DIMENSIONS: Overall height: 12inches Bottom vessel dimensions: Length: 21 inches Depth: 18.5 inches Height: 7.5 inches Top vessel dimensions: Length: 12 inches Depth: 9.5 inches Height: 9.7 inches This magnificent formal centerpiece was created around 1940 in Milan, Italy by S.A. Calderoni, a famous Italian firm of fine jewelers and silversmiths that was established in 1898 and achieved its greatest fame during Italian Art Nouveau and Novecento periods. The company also manufactured items by special private orders and commissions, and was a supplier to the court of the last Italian King, Victor Emmanuel III. The outstanding artistic design in the style of Novecento and its generous proportions combined with a remarkable handmade rendering make this magnificent centerpiece not simply a functional object but a true masterpiece of applied arts. This luxurious hand-hammered silver centerpiece consists of two parts: - The smaller footed bowl...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Cartier Paris, Solid Sterling Silver Oval Entrée Serving Dish, circa 1950s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Strikingly elegant in its brevity and simplicity, this solid sterling silver oval entrée serving dish by Cartier Paris, circa 1950s is fully hallmarked and weighs 64oz.
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

WMF, A Pair of German Jugendstil Copper and Wood Challises, circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in New York, NY
This pair of challises is a rare example of the famous WMF early Jugendstil objects, famous among collectors for their unique style and an unusual combination of materials - in this ...
Category

Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Black, Starr & Frost, American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Bowl, ca. 1900
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
American Art Nouveau Black, Starr & Frost Serving Bowl Sterling Silver Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 3.75 inches Diameter: 9.75 inches Weight: 21.13 ozt ABOUT MAKER ~ Black, Star...
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

You May Also Like

Modernist Sterling Silver and Rosewood Coffee or Tea Set with Tray
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant matched seven-piece Modernist coffee or tea set is made of sterling silver and rosewood. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, pitcher, cream jug, and covered sugar bo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Polished Silver Tea/Coffee Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Art Deco polished silver tray designed by Lurelle Guild with a polished silver coffee/tea set with decorative wood inlay. Set is comprised of four pieces, silver tray by Lurelle Guild (W:16.5" x D: 14") coffee/tea pot (H: 5.5" x 6.38"), sugar holder...
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This four piece silver plated tea or coffee set was made in Italy in approximately 1970 in the Mid-Century Modern style. The set was produced by Marango and each piece is clearly mar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

20th century French Art deco Tea and Coffee Silver plate Set, 1930s
By Ercuis
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice tea and coffee silver plate service from the French ERCUIS house from the art deco period composed of five pieces: teapot tray, coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. the hand...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

1930 Jean E Puiforcat Art Deco Modernist Tea Coffee Set Sterling Silver Rosewood
By Puiforcat, Jean Puiforcat
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Modernist tea and coffee service with cut sides in sterling pure silver and rosewood sockets by Puiforcat created in the 1930s. Service comprising: - a coffe pot of 16 cm x...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant five-piece French silver-plated tea and coffee service from the Art Deco Period. The set includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, milk jug, and a large oval tray w...
Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate