Description:
Gabriele De Vecchi (Italian, b. 1938) Five-piece Tea Service
Sterling silver, wood
Italy, post 1968, retailed by Calderoni Gioielli
Angular streamline design, including tray, coffeepot, teapot, sugar, and pitcher, all with exception of covered sugar having wood handles, all marked De Vecchi Calderoni Gioielli 925, post-1968 mark, D in a circle, crown mark, approx. total wt. 116 troy oz., ht. 3 1/4 to 7 1/4, tray lg. 19, wd. 14 1/2 in.Accompanied by a pamphlet in Italian.
Note: De Vecchi's highly-collectible pieces are recognized for their quality and fluidity of design.
Estimate $5,000-7,000
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