4-piece Silver-plated Tea Set By Lino Sabattini, Christofle, France, Gallia, 20th Century

Silver-plated tea or coffee set, "boule" model: featuring a flat spherical body and a conical spout, signed and hallmarked by Christofle and Gallia, created by designer Lino Sabattini*, including a tray, a teapot/jug, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl, from the 20th century.

This set is in good condition, superb quality. All pieces are hallmarked on the bottom.

Please note: a few scratches and stains on the metal, signs of wear, see photos.

** The versatile and prolific Italian designer Lino Sabattiniis the creator of true masterpieces of cutlery and tableware. Although entirely self-taught, Lino Sabattini established a studio in Milan in 1955. He became more widely known thanks to the ties he forged with Gio Ponti, another great designer of the 20th century. In 1956, Lino Sabattini became design director at the prestigious Christofle silverware house, creating silver-plated designs for them until 1963, recognizable by their abstract organic forms that are always extremely elegant. In addition, Lino Sabattini also designed glassware and ceramics for Rosenthal, Nava, and Zani & Zani. In 1964, Lino Sabattini opened a studio in Bregnano, south of Como. Lino Sabattini’s limited editions, produced by Argenteria Sabattini, are highly sought after by connoisseurs and collectors.

• Teapot diameter 17 cm / tray 32.7 cm / sugar bowl 11 cm
• Teapot height with handle 11.8 cm / sugar bowl 6 cm / milk jug 7.5 cm
• Teapot width with spout 26 cm / milk jug 12 cm
• 400 342
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