Title:CHRISTOFLE & BB - ANTIQUE LOUIS XVI FRENCH 950 STERLING SILVER TEA SET - EARLY 1900s !!Description:Direct from Parisa Magnificent French 6pc. Louis XVI 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set in Near New Condition by French Silversmith (B.B)with Stunning Christofle Serving Tray, Quality and Craftsmanship Traditionally Reserved for the Kings and Queens of Europe, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality, Circa early 1900s. Each Individual Sterling Silver Piece in this Amazingly Beautiful Set has been Hand Crafted in 950 Silver to the Highest of International Standards, Internationally Known Brands, Recognizable Quality, The Ultimate in Luxurious Living. The massive water fountain (samovar) and heater measures approximately 44.50 cm. in height to the top of the lid, roughly 24.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights an astounding 2,937 grams. The elegant hot chocolate server measures approximately 25.50 cm. in height to the top of the lid, roughly 20.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights a stunning 856 grams. The magnificent Tea Pot is approximately 20.00 cm. in height to the top of the lid, roughly 26.00 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weighs 837 grams. The elegant sugar bowl with gold plated (Vermeil) Interior stands roughly 15.50 cm. high to the top of the lid, measures approximately 15.50 cm. across to the tips of the handles and weights 635 grams. The dainty cream pitcher with gold plated (vermeil)interior stands approximately 13,50 cm. high to the top of the handle, measures 14.50 cm. across from the end of the handle to the tip of the Spout and Weights 325 grams. The water server and each of the above pieces is in 950 sterling silver and is stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, as well as the manufacturer's sterling silver hallmark - the initials "BB". Each piece comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The stand for the water server and the small heater are silver plated but are also in excellent condition with no wearing of the silver plate. The massive Serving Tray is by Christofle and is silver-plated bronze. Working exclusively in the multi-patented silver plating process of the highest quality, the Christofle artisans skillfully handcraft each piece with the fine workmanship that has made this brand a legend; renowned for their elegant styling and the legendary quality of their products. This massive serving tray is an exemplary testimony of their excellence. It is in excellent condition with only slight wearing of the silver-plate around the corners but its hardly noticeable. It measures approximately 73.00 cm. in length to the tips of the handles, 48.50 cm. wide at its widest point and weights an astounding 3,500 grams. It is stamped on the underside "Christofle" and comes with its own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage.Maker/Designer:Christofle & BBOrigin:Paris, FranceDate/Period:1890sSilver Purity:950Size: 6 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1
Reserve: $18,932.00
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