Navy digestif set – Early 20th century – Germany

Antique navy digestif set – Early 20th century – Carved wooden tray, 2 decanters, 12 glasses – Germany
A beautiful antique digestif set of German origin, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1900-1920).
It is believed to be a navy digestif tray, used on board ships (officers' cabins or passenger lounges). The integrated metal support is designed to hold the glasses and carafes securely in place, even when the ship is moving, which reinforces this hypothesis.
Contents of the set:
1 carved wooden tray with elegant openwork handles
1 integrated metal support with antique fastenings
2 glass or crystal decanters with silver-plated stoppers and glass tops
12 liqueur glasses in 3 different styles (4 + 3 + 5)
Dimensions:
Tray: 41 cm x 23 cm
Total weight: 2.6 kg
Condition:
Overall good condition for a century-old item.
Two glasses have chips.
Signs of wear and age, but the set is solid.
The underside of the tray bears the inscription “GESETZLICH,” a German legal protection mark used at the turn of the 20th century.
Use:
Perfect for serving digestifs with elegance, or as a marine or vintage decorative piece.
A rare example of the discreet luxury of maritime travel of the period.
Carefully packaged with reinforced protection.
International shipping.
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