One might imagine a freshly boiled lobster, a crisp salad, or a feather-light parfait. But when Stockholms Auktionsverk Sickla presents Delicacies of the Table, we are instead treated to more than 30 exquisite examples of high-quality decorative art for the laid table.
Christian II Drentwett’s silver tureen from the 1760s is a splendid showcase of just that. The German baroque tankard provides a beautiful – and slightly sturdier – contrast, while the delicate gilded Empire coffee cup is about as refined as one could imagine for breakfasts and coffee breaks.
The selection is precise yet varied, and which piece might become the favorite is purely a matter of taste.
