Sterling Silver Tea/Coffee Service

[diannelg]

Hello,

We inherited this set from my husband's mother. She never knew the name of the maker or country of origin. It appears to be German because of the word "Handarbeit", but there is no crescent or crown on any of the pieces. All pieces are only marked "Sterling", "Silver", "925", "Handarbeit", and "M.K". I have not been able to find the mark M.K in any source. Can you tell me if it is indeed German, and perhaps the age and maker?

Thank you.

Dianne

[img][IMG]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y405/diannelg/3e6cab14-b291-44ef-a404-c61ec59c9a76_zps9a22ddd3.jpg[/img]/img]

[img][IMG]http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y405/diannelg/DSCN1641_zps0910f2d3.jpg[/img]/img]

[silverfan]

could be Heinrich Mohr or Mohr & Kauderer, Pforzheim, but unsure.
Regards silverfan

[canadadan]

Oddly I just acquired nearly the identical set (I am an antique dealer in Winnipeg Canada). Only difference is the border work on the tray and that my tilt pot has the base and burner. Marks are identical.

There was an 1987 appraisal with the set. The appraiser felt that the set was American circa 1820-30, attributing the set to either Matthew Kennedy of Philadelphia or to H.M.Kum.

(admin edit - see Posting Requirements )

Would love to know if you found out anything further.

[dragonflywink]

Hmmm - would be interested in the appraiser's citations/comparisons that might explain 19th century American coin silver marked 'STERLING SILVER', '925', and ''HANDARBEIT' (German for 'handwork'/handmade'). Have seen similar German holloware in both style and marks, tea sets in particular, intended for the post WWII American market...

~Cheryl