Coffeetea Set Appraisal

Gold Ribbed Coffee/Tea Set

This is a comprehensive coffee or tea set, likely decorative given its highly polished, reflective gold finish. The set includes a tall, elegant coffee pot or dallah, a small creamer pitcher, a sugar bowl, and sixteen individual cups. All pieces share a consistent design, featuring a prominent ribbed or fluted exterior texture that gives them a distinctive vertical striped appearance. The main body of all items, including the pot, creamer, sugar bowl, and the exterior of the cups, is a bright, highly reflective gold, suggesting a metallic construction or plating over another material such as ceramic or brass. The interiors of the cups are stark white, providing a striking contrast to the opulent exterior and indicating they are likely crafted from porcelain or ceramic for practical use and ease of cleaning. The handles of the cups are also white, matching their interiors, and slender, offering a delicate aesthetic. The coffee pot has a slender, gracefully curved spout and a decorative finial on its lid. The overall condition appears excellent, with no visible signs of wear, dents, or tarnishing on the gold surfaces, and no chips or cracks on the white ceramic elements. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with consistent fluting across all pieces and a high-gloss finish. The design suggests a mid-20th century to contemporary aesthetic, leaning towards a luxurious, possibly Middle Eastern (given the dallah-style pot) or European-inspired opulent style.