Title: PUIFORCAT (HERMES) & TETARD - 5pc LOUIS XVI STERLING SILVER TEA SET MUSEUM QUALITY 1850-1899Description:Direct from Paris, A Superb 5pc. 19th Century Louis XVI 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by Two of the World's Top French Silversmiths - the "House of Puiforcat", Currently Owned by Hermes and "Tetard Freres", Stunning Luxury at a Very Affordable Price This Set is in "Excellent Condition" circa 1890s. Internationally Known Brand and Recognizable Quality, Each Piece in this Spectacular Set has Been Hand Crafted to the Highest of International Standards, An Ultra Luxurious Addition to Any Finely Set Table, Stately Original French19th Century Elegance and Style and Outstanding Value for Money. With Increased Economic Uncertainty, French Antique 950 Sterling Silver is a Smart, Practical Investment Alternative to be Enjoyed by the Entire Family for Generations, Privately Commissioned this Set of in "Like New" Condition and NO MONOGRAMS. The House of Puiforcat is currently owned by Hermes and is located at 48 Avenue Gabriel in the 8th arrondissment in Paris. Each pieces comes with it's own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. This amazing set is a stunning example of the luxury and quality exemplified by the Puiforcat (Hermes) brand - check the price of a comparable set at your local Puiforcat boutique. The magnificent teapot measures roughly 15 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 24 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights 736 grams. It is stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark (certifying a minimum of 950 silver) as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and "Puiforcat Paris" on the underside. The amazing Coffee Pot measures roughly 18 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 17.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle, and weights a massive 615 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and "Puiforcat Paris" on the Underside. The elegant sugar bowl measures roughly 11 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 12.50 cm. across to the tips of the handles and weights 405 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and "Puiforcat Paris" on the Underside. The dainty cream pitcher measures approximately 9.50 cm. high, roughly 10.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights 169 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark and "Puiforcat Paris" on the Underside. The massive serving tray measures approximately 60.50 cm. in length to the tips of it's handles, roughly 36.50 cm. across at its widest point and weights and astounding 1,850 grams +/-. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Tetard Freres" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.Maker/Designer: Puiforcat (Hermes)Origin:Paris, FranceDate/Period:1890sSilver Purity:950Size:5 pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1
Reserve: $17,302.00
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