According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, "sterling" can mean "having a fixed standard of purity usually defined legally as represented by an alloy of 925 parts of silver with 75 parts of copper" or "conforming to the highest standard." This stunning tea set is certainly sterling in both senses of the word!
Of shimmering sterling silver, this beautiful vintage tea set has subtle swirling curves that catch both the light and the eye. The design is both classic without being fussy and modern without being stark.
Each piece is clearly hallmarked. The crescent and crown are the national silver marks for Germany. Instituted in 1886, and compulsory by 1888, the "halbmond und krone" mark is accompanied by marks designating the purity of the silver and the maker. In this case, each piece proudly proclaims that it is of sterling silver. The goblet mark is attributed to Otto Wolter, a German silver company that operated from 1875 to 1991 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, a city long renown for its gold and silver crafts.
All posted items are for sale at Next-to-New, but things can sell quickly!
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