MUSEUM QUALITY MEXICAN MODERNIST SERVICE COFFEE TEA KETTLE & TRAY SAN FRANCISCO

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MUSEUM QUALITY MEXICAN MODERNIST SERVICE COFFEE TEA KETTLE & TRAY SAN FRANCISCO:
$14579.00

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SUPERB SOLID STERLING .925 SILVER - Amazing vintage period service from our family collectionSPECTACULAR IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY - OUTSTANDING SUBSTANTIAL - MEXICAN MODERNIST PATTERN - also marked \"San Francisco\" -
Mid-Century Sterling Large Coffee / Tea Service by Tango Aceves of Mexico City, circa 1946 complete Coffee / Tea Set with Tipping Hot Water Kettle on Spirits Burner Stand and retaining the Massive Tray - all original as purchased (bought together ).This is a most beautiful, heavy and quite well designed set. The feel is simply heavy and luxurious. The design has proven to be timeless and is still \'modern\' today. Crafted by the hand of an expertly trained master silversmith. All pieces are hefty sterling silver of a slenderized bulbous \'pear\' form with curvacious angular handles & tear drop finials. Amazingly, this includes the original matching really heavy and quite handy serving tray. An incredible modernist similar to the work of Georg Jenson, this highly yet simple styled set is in near pristine condition. This is apiece of true art on the sideboard when not in use.Being offered to a wise buyer here, is an early, handcrafted silversmithed set, circa late 1940\'s solid sterling .925 hallmarked silver tea and coffee set, comprising teapot, coffee pot, tipping kettle on lamp stand, handled creamer, open sugar bowl and two-handled waiter tray, hallmarked on undersides, tray width is 16 inches, length over handles is 22 3/4 inches, height of Kettle on lamp stand is 15 inches, liquid capacity is 72 oz. Coffee pot capacity is 56 oz and is 10 3/4 inches tall. Teapot capacity is 48oz, height is 8 1/4 inches. Marked as pictured.The service is of large scale & very heavy, consisting of: tilting hot water kettle on stand with with amazing construction to the spirits burner which is housed within the base serving as reservoir & burner, traditional low form teapot, tall coffeepot, open sugar bowl, handled cream pitcher, & matching solid massive handled waiter tray. The original insulators on all 3 pots appear to be pretty dark Rosewood. This service was never monogrammed or personalized.One dealer we consulted with, suggested that American designer Donald Coleflesh might have used this early modernist design to inspire his Circa 70 service, keep in mind this service is circa late 1940\'s so it was really ahead of the times! Still classically modern now.NO INTERNATIONAL offerS, NOT SHIPPING OUT OF THE USA. Please contact us before offerding, if your response score is less than 100. There is a reserve price appropriate for this rare item, offer high, often and aggressively if you desire this service is unlikely to be listed again at sale if it fails to meet the set reserve. CONDITION: This is just a magnificent set that has been lovingly cared for and used. Superb overall, most mild signs of wear. Review the pictures, hinges etc. are all without need for repair. Everything sits right. Age expected use marks and tarnish with a single minor use ding on sugar bowl (pictured). Next owner can use this estate antique service right out of the box or have it polished/restored to brand new condition if so desired. As you can tell from the pictures it all looks great.Kettle 2700 grams, Tray 2796 grams, Coffee Pot 1320 grams, Teapot 944 grams, Sugar Bowl 160 grams, Handled Creamer 230 grams --> Approximately 8150 grams total on our electronic postage scale. We provide this info only to make clear, this is not a lightweight set - true value is multiples of the scrap weight, as comparable \'Circa 70\' sets sell for in excess of $20,000.00. Often referred to as Taxco style, this is the rare outstanding Tango Aceves - San Francisco - modern pattern Early Atomic Age Mid-Century Sterling Tea Service, we\'re told it is from 1946 We think this set should remain on the original tray, but will consider serious offers on the tray alone (retail valued at $12,000).-------- NO INTERNATIONAL SALES ON THIS SET. For comparable items at far greater costs please view: and www.1stdibs.com
These items blend with just about anypopularflatware pattern or china.

This is an heirloom quality collection item.Collector\'s items, yet eminently appropriate for contemporary use.

Parentswere serious about entertaining in a way I am not. My family invested in quality items for gracious living.

CONDITION: ESTATE USED ANTIQUE / VERY GOOD - keep in mind it used from the 1940\'s ---evidence of use ---older, not brand new. Stands right and as seen in pictures this looks nice!

Lots of Really Great Stunning items toadd to your collection. Starting each lot at very reasonable prices.

Please review picture(s) for condition etc. Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasuredold items. No Monogramsor Removals not noted-Some hand washing/polishing needed! Vintage heirloom quality, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the itemswere acquired post World War II. This is an outstanding, truly versatile,group/set of good weight/heft, elegant pattern. offer based on info above, but know these were from a very good collection of very fine household goods that were well taken care of.

No major flaws / damages expectgeneral marks, spots, scratches,wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays.All thishas been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table.Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home.

Please reviewother listings now & later... Silver - MoreGorhamChantilly (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent\'s cottage.

You must include your full shipping address with your PayPal payment. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods.1. We check my email every night for questions, so please email any questions and we\'ll be pleased to answer them.
2. All sales are final. No returns, refunds or adjustments. If in doubt, don\'t offer before getting answers from us.
3. We accept PayPal only. Really. If you offer please know, that through PayPal.com - you - can select to pay by check or credit card. We no longer accept mailed payments.
4. Complete payment is due upon receipt of notification of a successful offer. As the winning buyer, you are liable to pay for all items you won at sale. You must complete the payment immediately. Failure to do so within 3 days could result in cancellation of the sale and a negative posting to your account.
5. Shipping will be Priority Mail by United States Postal Service, excepting books (media mail) and extra large items (UPS or other carrier/service as selected by seller). We will ship within one week of the finish of the sale.
6. CONDITION: Every attempt is made to describe any damage or faults honestly & accurately. Please ask BEFORE offerding if you require further clarification. A offer will taken as an indication that the condition of the item understood & accepted.
7. If the item is damaged during shipping, the buyer must contact the shipper to resolve this matter. Seller will provide any necessary paperwork to help buyer with his/her claim. We pack carefully and this has never been an issue.
8. Any condition statement is a courtesy to a buyer, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a expert\'s statement of fact. We\'re sharing \'estate items\' generally older antiques and we shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.