Sale 1634
New York
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9 March 2006
Price realised
USD 2,160
Estimate
GIO PONTI (1891-1979) A 'Diamond' Silver Five-Piece Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1960 manufactured by Reed & Barton, tray not original to the set, with laminate surface, lacquered wicker handles coffee pot: 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high; tray: 16 1/8 in. (41.2 cm.) diameter each piece except tray stamped THE DIAMOND and REED & BARTON STERLING 440, tray inscribed Crescent (6)
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Saleroom Notice
Please note that this lot was designed by John Prip for Reed & Barton, 1957/58, and not by Gio Ponti as stated in the catalogue. The revised estimate is $2,000-3,000.
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