Turkish coffee service (5) - Brass, Copper, Silver - Servizio da caffè turco con vassoio - Egypt - First half 20th century
Turkish coffee set with brass tray inlaid with copper and silver. The glasses have an unusual decreasing size, maybe attributable to the hierarchy of a family unit. In all the components there are cartouches with Islamic inscriptions alternating with arabesque engravings. The peculiarity of this set consists in the fact that each cup has two elements placed one inside the other. The aim is to preserve drinks hot, creating a natural thermal effect similar to contemporary thermos. Silver has a dark patina due to ageing. Glass decreasing heights: 10. 5, 9. 6, 8. 5 and 7 cm.
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Turkish coffee set with brass tray inlaid with copper and silver. The glasses have an unusual decreasing size, maybe attributable to the hierarchy of a family unit. In all the components there are cartouches with Islamic inscriptions alternating with arabesque engravings. The peculiarity of this set consists in the fact that each cup has two elements placed one inside the other. The aim is to preserve drinks hot, creating a natural thermal effect similar to contemporary thermos. Silver has a dark patina due to ageing. Glass decreasing heights: 10. 5, 9. 6, 8. 5 and 7 cm.
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