Lot 415
Magnificent 9 Piece Alberto Fornari Coffee and Tea Set with Tray. In 1896 Alberto Fornari started his silver business steps away from the famous Campo de Fiori in Rome. Fornari was especially well known for his large silver objects he made and sold. One of Rome’s earliest silversmiths, the Fornari name was synonymous with quality silver flatware, trays and sizable Italian silver decorative objects. Offered is one of his incredible sterling silver tea sets with tray. The weight of the individual pieces and craftsmanship is quite impressive. Sterling silver pieces include an 18 x 25" tray (only slight surface scratches to finish) water kettle and detachable warmer 16 x 10", coffee pot 10 x 9", tea pot 9 x 8", sugar bowl 6 x 5½", creamer 5½ x 6" trash pot 4 x 4½" and small chocolate pot 3 x 4". In very fine, clean condition and with no monograms. The most impressive tea set we have ever offered, 395 troy ounces. Estimate Value $7,000 - 9,000
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