Lot 1072: A Vintage Alessi Toyo Ito KU Porcelain Service and Assorted Tableware
A vintage Alessi Toyo Ito KU porcelain service and assorted tableware, comprising six white porcelain cups and two matching saucers. The porcelain components, designed by Toyo Ito for the KU collection, are characterised by flared rims and large D-shaped handles. The base of each cup features a printed green mark reading ALESSI TOYO ITO 2005 above a single dot. The lot further includes a pair of brass goblets featuring engraved foliate and floral bowl decoration, set upon slender stems and circular bases. Accompanying these is a large circular polished silver-tone serving tray, an amber-coloured pressed glass dish with a basket handle and geometric star and diamond patterning, and a clear glass martini glass. Further decorative items include a circular stone bottle stand incised with the word WINE and a square table mat featuring a black and white stylised illustration of a game bird on a moss green ground. White adhesive labels marked 1117 and 111 are applied to several components.
Condition report:
The Alessi porcelain components appear to be in good, clean condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs (photo 4). The pair of brass goblets show significant surface tarnish and green oxidation / verdigris to the interior and exterior of the bowls (photo 2). The silver-tone serving tray exhibits light surface scratching consistent with domestic use (photo 1). The glassware and other decorative items appear in good condition with no visible faults (photo 3).
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