2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 93
Mexican Sterling 6 pc. Tea Set w/ Alvin Sterling Tray
Estimate: $8,200 - $8,400
Sold for
$18,450
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
6-piece Mexican Mid-Century sterling silver tea service, consisting of a hot water kettle and stand, coffee, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Quadrilateral urn form raised on shaped round bases, curved handle, shaped domed lids, and shaped finials. Each piece is stamped AMA 925 HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING, together with a hallmark. Also included is an Alvin Mid-Century sterling silver-handled tray, marked on the base "ALVIN STERLING 4900 25INCH." Tea service ranges in size from 4 1/2 in. H x 3 1/2 in. W to 17 1/2 in. H x 7 1/4 in. W. All items mid-20th century. Total weight of tea service: 167.88 troy ounces. Tray measures 25 in. W x 17 in. D. Tray weighs 75.05 troy ounces. 242.93 total troy ounces.
Condition
All pieces are in overall very good condition with light use and surface wear. Not monogrammed.
Provenance
Estate of Dr. Allen E. Johnson, Knoxville, TN.
Available payment options
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Bank: Pinnacle Bank
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