1930s Jugendstil Sterling Silver 3-Pieces Coffee and Tea Set: Kettle/Pot, Creamer and Sugar Bowl by Svend Weihrauch for Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark

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1930s Jugendstil sterling silver 3-pieces coffee and tea set: kettle/pot, creamer and sugar bowl designed by Svend Weihrauch for Frantz … Read more 1930s Jugendstil sterling silver 3-pieces coffee and tea set: kettle/pot, creamer and sugar bowl designed by Svend Weihrauch for Frantz Hingelberg, Denmark

By: Svend Weihrauch, Frantz Hingelberg
Material: silver, sterling silver, metal, bone
Technique: cast, molded, polished, carved, silvered, metalwork
Dimensions: 8 in x 5 in x 8 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Modern
Place of origin: Denmark

Crafted in sterling silver, this meticulously crafted 3-piece coffee and tea set epitomizes the elegance of early 20th-century danish serveware. Designed by Svend Weihrauch for Frantz Hingelberg, each piece boasts clean, sinuous lines influenced by Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, and even Bauhaus styles. The set includes a sugar bowl, a creamer and a kettle adorned with bone accents on the handle and lid. Markings from the manufacturer can be found on the lid and base of each piece, affirming its danish origin and manufacture. This set captures the essence of modernist design while retaining a timeless allure, making it a stunning addition to any discerning collector's repertoire.

Svend Weihrauch, who served as the silversmithy's designer and overseer for Frantz Hingelberg from 1928, advocated for modern production techniques while opposing mass production, ensuring each piece maintained high craftsmanship.

Their measures are:
Kettle/pot: 8 in x 5 in x 8 in
Creamer and sugar bowl: 8 in x 4 x 3 in See less