A. Torres Vega - Coffee and tea service (7) - .925 silver...

A seven-piece Mexican sterling silver tea and coffee service in the Rococo taste, attributed to A. Torres Vega, a Mexican maker active during the mid-20th century. The service comprises a hot-water kettle on stand, a coffee pot, a teapot, a covered sugar bowl, a creamer, a waste bowl and a large serving tray. The pieces feature decorative forms characteristic of the Rococo-inspired style, combining ornamental detailing with traditional tea and coffee service functionality. All seven pieces bear marks reported as “A. Torres” and/or “925 sterling” indicating the maker's mark and sterling silver fineness. The marks should be assessed from the photographs to confirm the attribution and silver standard of the individual pieces. Dimensions Hot-water kettle on stand: 14 inches high with handle raised Coffee pot: 9.25 inches high Teapot: 8.5 inches high Covered sugar bowl: 6.5 inches high Creamer: 5 inches high Waste bowl: 3 inches high Tray: 30 inches wide Weight Total approximate weight: 274.80 troy ounces (approximately 8,547 g), inclusive of all materials. This is the gross weight of the complete service. Condition Surface scratches and some dents are present. No apparent visual evidence of engraving removal or restoration was noted in the original condition report. Wear is consistent with domestic use.

Estimación:€7,200

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