Lot 446 , A large ornate late 19th century German Hanau six piece silver tea and coffee service, gross approx. 329 oz.

A large ornate late 19th century German Hanau six piece silver tea and coffee service, of baluster form, comprising a tea kettle on stand with burner and cover, a teapot or hot water pot, coffee pot, milk jug, two handled sucrier and cover and oval tray, embossed with flowers and scroll and panels of putti at various pursuits, maker's, possibly Hanauer Silberwaren-Manufaktur, (later George Roth & Co), tray 26.75in, gross approx. 329 oz.
Estimate £3,000-5,000


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Sold for £3,800