Ges. Geschutzt German Tea Set 14 Pieces Art Nouveau Gold Lily Pad Design
Description
Fourteen-piece German Ges. Geschutzt tea set, hand painted gold enamel Art Nouveau Lily Pad pattern, attributed to 1899-1910 period. The large pieces are marked on bottom with a recessed "2765, Ges. Geschutzt". The set includes a coffee/teapot with lid, measures 8 1/2"high x 8 1/2"wide x 4 1/2"deep; a sugar bowl with lid 5 1/2"high x 6 1/2"wide x 4 1/2"deep; a creamer 6 1/4"deep x 5 1/2"wide x 4"deep, and 3 cups 3"high x 3"deep, and 6 saucers 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". There is a slight loss of the gold enamel, but overall is in excellent condition, no chips or crazing.
"Regarding the origin of the term Ges. Geschutzt introduced in 1899, it is a German phrase that translates as "legally protected" or "copyrighted" similar to the United States patented or the French depose."
This is an Estate Sale Item, please see photos.
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