Coffee Service
CultureAustrian
Datec.1902
MediumPorcelain with silver overlay
DimensionsOverall (Coffee Pot): 15.5 × 11 × 7 cm (6 1/8 × 4 5/16 × 2 3/4 in.)
Overall (Creamer): 14 × 9 × 6 cm (5 1/2 × 3 9/16 × 2 3/8 in.)
Overall (Sugar bowl): 8.5 × 9 cm (3 3/8 × 3 9/16 in.)
Overall (Cup (each)): 5.5 × 10.5 × 8 cm (2 3/16 × 4 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)
Overall (Saucer (each)): 2 × 15.5 cm (13/16 × 6 1/8 in.)
MarkingsStamped mark for the factory of Josef Böck
DescriptionJutta Sika designed this coffee service around 1902 (the pieces were possibly once part of a larger service, including perhaps a teapot as well). It was produced by the factory of Josef Böck as indicated by the stamped mark. The design still looks strikingly modern and was extremely bold for the time. It is based on a combination of curvilinear outlines and geometric forms of the handles. The flat, triangular handles would have been impractical, especially on the larger wares. Each piece is decorated with silver overlay ornament consisting of overlapping circles from which vertical lines radiate. There is a sense of unity and continuity among the objects expressed through the repeated outlines and circle motifs, and in the way in which the patterns join on the cups and saucers.
Object numberG22.7.1.1-5
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Austrian PorcelainStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1796-1799
Object number: G19.10.6.1-4
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1896
Object number: G12.5.1.1-5
in the style of 17th century Nevers, possibly later production
Object number: G12.14.7.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1890-1910
Object number: G91.3.122.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1930
Object number: G91.3.130.1-2
Artist / Maker: Minton
c.1845
Object number: G91.3.83.1-.2