Jugendstil Silver Plate Centerpiece on Tray & Tea Set by Karl Berghof, 1905, Set of 5

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Jugendstil centerpiece on tray is an original decorative object realized in the 1905/1910. The lot includes: one coffee pot, one … Read more Jugendstil centerpiece on tray is an original decorative object realized in the 1905/1910. The lot includes: one coffee pot, one tea pot, one cream server, one sugar bowl and one rectangular tray. All the pieces are realized in silver plate. Made by j.p. Kayser sohn, krefeld-bockum. Designed by karl berghof. The monogram of kayserzinn is present on the base. Numbered 4760. The pieces are in fair condition: normal signs of aging. The tray presents some scratches. Ancient jugendstil coffee and tea set realized in silverplate by kayser sohn in germany. J p kayser & son of krefeld-bochum, near düsseldorf, germany were originally 'leuconoid metalware factory, founded around 1885. They were tin manufacturers and developed a lead-free pewter with the trade name 'kayserzinn' from 1894 to 1912. Under jean and engelbert kayser, this was used in the making of jugendstil items designed in cologne by hugo leven and other designers. The set has been created by karl berghof karl berghof (1881 - 1967) a german sculptor and designer. In 1896, berghof began to study sculpture and then he moved to berlin. This was followed by an apprenticeship as a silversmith, which he completed with august offterdinger in hanau. From 1902-1905 he designed products for the hm wilkens and söne in bremen. Then he moved to krefeld to kayserzinn he worked in the krefelder silk industry. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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