Large Gold-Plated Dining and Coffee Service from Aofi Bavaria, Set of 65

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Extensive and exceptionally representative porcelain dining and coffee service by the german porcelain manufactory aofi bavaria, designed for dining up … Read more Extensive and exceptionally representative porcelain dining and coffee service by the german porcelain manufactory aofi bavaria, designed for dining up to 12 people. The service is made of white porcelain richly decorated with wide gilded bands and fine ornamental and figurative motifs. A characteristic element is a distinctive gold border, in which small figurative scenes, figures, animals and chariots appear. Some serving pieces are additionally decorated with large gold medallions and fine ornamental bands. The combination of pure white porcelain and extensive gilding gives a very festive and luxurious look. The underside is marked "aofi porzellan-manufakt. Bavaria" and a designation relating to the 24-carat gold decoration. Similar aofi products are described as bavarian porcelain with gilded etched or relief-effect decor. The service is notable not only for its scope, but also for the number of large serving pieces. The set includes three oval trays, a large rectangular tray, a soup bowl, other bowls, a saucer and a complete coffee or tea set. In total, it is a set of 65 pieces. Thanks to the rich gilding, the service is suitable for a festive table, representative dining and as a distinctive decorative set for a historical interior, dining room or collection of high-quality european porcelain. The set includes: 1. 3 oval serving trays 2. 1 rectangular serving tray 3. 12 cups 4. 12 saucers 5. 12 deep plates 6. 11 shallow plates 7. 1 soup bowl 8. 1 bowl with lid 9. 2 serving bowls 10. 6 small bowls 11. 1 saucer 12. 1 sugar bowl 13. 1 milk jug 14. 1 coffee or tea pot manufacturer: aofi porzellan-manufaktur, bavaria origin: bavaria, germany material: porcelain decor: rich gilding, marked as decor with 24-carat gold number of pieces: 65 date: second half of the 20th century dimensions: oval trays length 56 cm, 36 cm and 32 cm; rectangular tray 37 × 17 cm; bowls diameter 25 cm and 21.5 cm. See less