ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT STERLING SILVER TEA COFFEE SERVICE SET 3PC POT SUGAR BOWL

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Item Description
This is a very beautiful and exceptional quality
Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Service Set
of 3 pieces, finely crafted by talented Parisian master silversmith Pierre Gavard, active 1886-1895.
OFFERED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION is this classically beautiful and exceptional quality
Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Service Set
consists of 3 essential pieces for afternoon tea; Tea Pot, lidded Sugar Bowl and Milk Pitcher/Creamer. The design is classic Rococo revival style with flute spiral body with
rocaille
scallop border and scrolls, embellished with Rococo medallion cartouches on upper part of clad feet. The ornamentation on the handles are amazing - foliage scrolls are spirally interlaced, left no space undecorated.
With thoughtful compositions, superior craftsmanship and timeless design, this beautiful
Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Service Set
would look fabulous on your table, both modern and classical setting. Excellent condition and ready to grace your table. Don't miss out!
Hallmarked
French Minerva No.1 Titre
mark on Pot and Creamer, which guaranteed 950/1000 purity solid sterling silver, used in Paris since 1838. This is one of the highest quality silver contents, higher than standard 925/1000 sterling. Sugar Bowl bears French Swan mark, probably re-controlled on public auction. Maker's mark of
Pierre Gavard
, active 1886-1895 at 49 rue Meslay in Paris, later succeeded by renown Parisian silversmith Henri Lapeyre.
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Measurements & Condition
Tea Pot: 8.7 inch (22 cm) tall x 8.3 inch (21 cm) wide w/handle, 2.2 inch (5.5 cm) diameter open.
Contains approx. 0.8 litre of liquid.
Sugar Bowl: 5.9 inch (15 cm) tall x 7.1 inch (18 cm) wide w/handles.
Creamer: 4.3 inch (11 cm) tall x 4.9 inch (12.5 cm) wide w/spout and handle.
Total Weight 31.66 Troy ounces (985 grams)
Excellent Estate Condition
with minor sign of light use, some age-related light scratch marks and dimple-like tiny dents commensurate with age. Interior Vermeil (gold-washed) finish is still vivid and nicely presented. Please refer the detail photos I added.
(Item Reference No.00740-D179)
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Return Policy
Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. The item must be in its original condition. We will issue a full refund on receipt, including the original delivery charge. The cost of returning the item to us is your responsibility.
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