409 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
As a family company founded in 1927, DuMouchelles has curated premium fine art and antiques from across the country for four generations. We share your fervor for finding just the right piece, and apply our experienced eye for rare and important items to offer new-to-market quality pieces that compl...Read more
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Jul 15, 2017 - Jul 16, 2017
GEORG JENSEN 'BLOSSOM' STERLING TEA & COFFEE SET WITH TRAY, C.1930, NINE PIECES, H 2 3/8"-11":The Danish sterling silver set includes 1 teapot, H.5 1/2", 1 coffee pot, H.8 1/4", 1 creamer, 1 sugar bowl (lacking cover), 1 waste bowl, and 1 set of sugar tongs, L3 7/8"; each piece is marked "GJ" in a square (circa 1933-1944), along with "925.S, Sterling Denmark" and numbers 2, 2D, 2B (see additional photo). Together with 1 sterling silver oval tray with blossom handles, measures W.28 3/4" x 19 1/2". Marked underneath with "Georg Jensen" in a beaded oval (circa 1930s), along with "925.S", "2 G", and "Sterling, Denmark" (see additional photo). Total weight is approximately 234.47 troy ounces.
Troy ounce weights are approximate, as follows: teapot-22.05; coffee pot-21.93; hot water kettle-28.00; burner and stand-29.03; creamer-6.71; waste bowl-5.85; sugar bowl-4.14; tongs-0.73; and tray-116.03. The rim of the sugar bowl has a couple dings, a foot of the waste bowl is slightly impressed upward into the well, the lid and spout opening of the coffee pot are slightly misshapen, a ding noted to the spout of the teapot, 1 foot of the creamer is slightly impressed upward into the well, a couple dings to one side of the hot water kettle, a couple dents to the burner, the sugar tongs appear to be slightly bent at the ends. The kettle stand, and lids for the teapot and coffee pot are unmarked. All handles have age-related cracks. The sugar bowl lacks a cover. There are very faint scratches over the pieces due to use.
Shipping info
- All Shipping is arranged and costs paid by purchaser
-Shipment of Purchased Lots: DuMouchelles is not responsible for the shipment of items. All shipping and related costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. If you are the successful bidder and require an item(s) to be shipped, DuMouchelles can provide you with a list of shipping and moving companies that have no affiliation with our gallery. If hiring a company other than one of those listed below, please advise them that the gallery is not open on Monday.
-Packing/Shipment Quotes: Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact their shippers for packing and transport quotes prior to bidding, and should be aware that these costs may include fees for pick-up, materials, packing, insurance and transport. For your convenience, we have listed those companies below.
SHIPPING COMPANIES (large or small items)
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email) www.pakmailmichigan.com (website)
PAKMAIL - Derek 586.773.3377 Voice 586.773.3355 fax us516@pakmail.org
CRATERS & FREIGHTERS - Sandy 866.924.5522 voice 586.268.4170 fax detroit@cratersfreighters.com
PAKMAIL - Bob 248.543.3097 voice 248.543.5236 fax quotes@pakmailferndale.com
Handle W/Care Packaging Store - Andy
248.680.0993, mi110packstore@aol.com
MOVERS (FOR VERY LARGE ITEMS, FURNITURE)
JOHN NOSEDA & SON, INC. Moving, Crate & Ship, Storage 586.563.2273 cell 586.203.8175 fax info@movegiant.com
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email)
WINTERSTEEN TRUCKING, INC Antiques & Fine Art ‘s Kansas based 917.328.0888 Edgar
PLYCON TRANSPORT Mike Email, online ship quotes www.plyconvanlines.com
McCALLUM MOVING 586.776.7898 voice 586.777.4089 fax
GROSSE POINTE MOVING 313.882.4400 voice
ART PACK SERVICES INC. Susan Logan-Ferry 248.478.8946 voice 248.478.9588 fax
Marching Ant Moving - Grand Blanc 810.694.6272, Lake Orion 248.276.4600, Houghton Lake 989.202.4211, services@marchingantmoving.com
FRISBEE MOVING 313.837.0808 voice 313.837.8495 fax
**DuMouchelles does not endorse or recommend any particular business above. Please interview and hire at your own risk.