Y A German silver ten piece tea and coffee service by Johann Wagner & Sohn, Berlin, pre and post 1884 .925 standard, circa 1885, the kettle on stand with a stained ivory swing handle over the urn finial on a lobed double domed centre to the domed cover, vacant oval reserves pendant from ribbon tied foliate swags, the shaped square stand with a burner and foliate chased supports, 30.5cm (12in) to top of finial; a five piece tea and coffee service, the coffee pot 30cm (11 3/4in) high; and a four piece bachelor's tea and coffee service, the coffee pot 24cm (9 3/8in) high, 8265g (265.7 oz) gross Provenance: Christie's 12th May 1982, lot 140 (lot labels). The firm of Johann Wagner & Sohn was founded in Berlin by the engraver and jeweller Jean (Johann) Adam Wagner (1761-1840) who had been appointed court jeweller to the Prussian court before 1818. Friedrich Wilhelm von Hohenzollern ascended to the throne as the last German Emperor and King of Prussia in 1888 and Johann Wagner & Sohn continued to supply his court with orders, jewellery and presentation pieces. Condition Report: Kettle on stand -Marks are clear, stands well, minor dent to the stand, splits to the ivory handle, play to the ivory, cover sits well Tea pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge and handle tight, splits to the handle Coffee pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge tight, play and splits to the handle Sugar basin- marks clear, stands well, hinge tight, cover sits well Cream jug- marks clear, stands well, slight play to the handle Pedestal bowl- marks clear, stands well Bachelor's coffee pot- marks clear, slightly wobbles, hinge tight, slight play and splits to the handle Bachelor's tea pot- marks clear, stands well, hinge tight, slight play and splits to the handle Bachelor's sugar basin- marks clear, stands well, cover fits well Bachelor's cream jug- marks clear, slightly wobbles, handle is good, cover fits tightly No engraving throughout All with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Generally good condition Condition Report Disclaimer