French Silver Teapot & 2 Continental Candlesticks
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Description
3 pieces. 1st item: French 1st Standard silver (.950) teapot with dolphin head spout, bands of floral scroll decoration at the rim, center and base, with additional band of beading and four scroll feet at base; ebonized wood handle and melon form finial. Applied coat of arms crest to belly. Minerva head mark to upper portion of neck near handle. Stamped M. Fray with star in lozenge on underside (Martial Fray, working Paris, c. 1849-1861). 7" H. 11.64 oz troy. 2nd-3rd items: Pair of Austria-Hungarian silver candlesticks with beaded rims, reeding on the candlecups and top and base of shaft; the shafts also topped with repousse acanthus leaf decoration; domed feet with acanthus and demilune decoration, atop cartouche shaped bases. Each base stamped "12" for year 1847, fineness .750. 13 1/4" H. 30.65 oz troy. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Condition
Teapot: 1/4" dent with 1/2" scratch to neck, and a 1/4" dent to spout. Some wear to crest. Candlesticks: General wear; polish residue to crevices, several small dents and scratches. Candle cup loose on one. Both with possible repairs to shafts.
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French Silver Teapot & 2 Continental Candlesticks
Estimate $500 - $700
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