HANAU GERMAN STERLING SILVER TEA SERVICE: 5 pieces total to include 4 piece sterling tea service with embossed foliate and floral decoration, hallmark appears to be from Georg Ruttinger, marked Handarbiet (Handmade) and Sterling. 1) Coffee pot with hinged lid, 9 5/8'' h. x 9''. 2) Teapot with hinged lid, 8 3/4'' h. x 10''. 3) Covered sugar, 5 3/4'' h. x 7 1/4''. 4) Open creamer, 5 5/8'' h. x 5 1/2''. Sold with 5) 800 silver tray also by Ruttinger, similar embossed design, 22'' x 16 1/2''. Approx. 81.6 troy oz. sterling, 55 troy oz. 800 silver. Estate of Col. Jack Harrison Montague, Tampa, Fl.
CONDITION: Previous owners name scratched inside lids, minor signs of use , the occasional small ding or scratch to be expected. Tray with light scratches all over.