Torpedo, a silver tea service
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Torpedo, a silver tea service

DESIGNED BY H.A. VAN DEN EYNDE FOR J.M. VAN KEMPEN & ZONEN IN 1919, EXECUTED IN 1930-1932

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Torpedo, a silver tea service
Designed by H.A. van den Eynde for J.M. van Kempen & Zonen in 1919, executed in 1930-1932
The vessels with compressed oviform bodies on octagonal base continuing into a compressed cylindrical rim, with angular handles, comprising a teapot, a milkjug and a sugarbasin with ivory finial
6.5-15cm. high (1336gr. gross)
Marked on the base
See illustration (3)
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Christie's charges a Buyer's premium calculated at 23.205% of the hammer price for each lot with a value up to €110,000. If the hammer price of a lot exceeds €110,000 then the premium for the lot is calculated at 23.205% of the first €110,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of €110,000. Buyer's Premium is calculated on this basis for each lot individually.

Lot Essay

See for comparison:
Ype Koopmans, H.A. van den Eijnde 1869-1939, Assen, 1994, p. 97

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