Fall Art & Design Auction
Sun, Sep 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1117
Lot of 11 Persian/ Iranian Safavid Era Tea Service, Repousse Silver and Polychrome Enamel
Estimate: $300 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Lot includes a shallow round bowl, a serving platter, six tea glass holders, one sugar dish, and two sets of chocolate kings. Made entirely of quality embossed and engraved silver. Elaborate décor consisting of red, yellow, light blue and green enamel, in the form of a green parrot, polychrome floral and leafy tendrils in variegated, interlacing forms.Â
An extremely beautiful object in the typical execution of the era of the Persian Safavid Dynasty (1501-1722) with rich, polychrome enamel décor.Â
Items are in great antique condition. Small scratches consistent with age. One inch crack in the upper right on the rectangular tray.
Items vary in size: tea glass holders are approximately 2.75 in L x 2.5 in H x 2.5 in D, trays are approximately 10 in x 10 in x 1.5 in and 13.25 in x 10.25 in x 0.5 in,  sugar dish is approximately 5.25 in x 3.5 in x 4 in, and tongs are 5.25 in and 9 in long respectively.
Total weight is approximately 2000 grams
