As you can see this set is a high end making. It was intended for the Parisian upper middle class of the end of the XIXth century.
All pieces are finely carved with a big delicacy. Observe in particular the quality of manufacturing of grips finely engraved. Each piece is decorated on its paunch of one medallion on a face richly decorated with flowers and foliages. Inside of sugar bowl and creamer are in vermeil (fine 18k gold layer on silver). Very ornamental tea set dating more than 130 years old and arriving nowadays in perfect condition!This set consists of 3 pieces. A tea pot : weight : 758 grams 24,37 troy oz Height : 18,3 cms 7,20 inches.
A sugar bowl : weight : 634 grams 20,38 troy oz Height : 15,8 cms 6,22 inches. A creamer : weight : 242 grams 7,78 troy oz Height : 12,4 cms 4,88 inches. Total weight of the set : 1634 grams 52,53 troy oz. Capacity of tea pot : 125 centiliters 42,26 Us Fluid Oz.
All pieces, lids and grips are stamped with the French Minerve 1st Standard mark (950/1000). All pieces are stamped and signed with the maker's mark : Georges BOIN & Emile TABURET.
They practiced from 1873 till 1901 in Paris, 3 rue Pasquier. They were renowned for their creations of pieces of silversmith's trade of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. They were in particular gold medallists in the Paris universal exhibition in 1889. In perfect condition : Completely checked and cleaned by our silversmith. No bump, no distortion, no sinking.
Lids and handles perfectly fixed. (An "antique statement" of Work of Art of more than 100 years old is joined to the invoice). Noblesse Collection is based in Le Mans in France. The firm is specialized in antique silverware, more especially French one belonging to the. 19th and the 20th century. Our aim is always to surprise you at showing high-standard articles.They are very often ornemental and sometimes rare. But always at a reasonable and accurate price.
They are all checked and cleaned by our silversmith based in Le Mans and practising for more than 20 years. The quality of packagings matters a lot to us. The articles are carefully protected during the transport thanks to equipment of professional : Several layers of manila paper + secured elements in a very thick cardboard.
Your satisfaction is our priority! All our deliveries are free and ultra secured with the care by Fed Ex. If you change your mind for whatever reason, we accept the return within 14 days after the reception of the parcel and we will pay for the return costs. 1 place des Ifs 72000 Le Mans FRANCE. RCS Le Mans 794 901 835.
N° TVA intracommunautaire : FR93 794 901. The item "AMAZING ANTIQUE FRENCH STERLING SILVER TEA POT SET 3 pc Rococo style Circa 1880s" is in sale since Thursday, April 28, 2016.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets".
The seller is "noblesse-collection" and is located in Le Mans. This item can be shipped worldwide.