Title: Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set with Serving Tray - Museum Quality!Description:Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, A Magnificent 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the two of France's Premier French Silversmiths Jean-Baptiste Odiot & Henin Cie., an Ultra Luxurious Addition to any Stately and Home, Absolutely Magnificent, circa late 1890s. Internationally Known Brands, Recognizable Quality, Odiot & Henin Elegance and Quality Historically Reserved for the Kings and Queens of Europe, Each Piece in This Magnificent Tea Set has Been Meticulously Hand Crafted in 950 Sterling Silver to the Highest of International Standards, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality. Privately Commissioned, This is Truly an Amazing 9pc. Set of Unparalleled Quality and Craftsmanship, Odiot Elegance and Sophistication Typically Reserved for the French Court, the Traditional Elegance, Sophistication and Quality of Original French 19th Century Antique 950 Sterling Silver, Unparalleled Today and NO MONOGRAMS. The elegant Teapot is roughly 18.00cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 24.00cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weights 824 grams. The Coffee Pot stands roughly 24.00cm. high to the top of the lid, is approximately 20.50cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weights 739 grams. The elegant Sugar Bowl with gold plated (vermeil) interior stands approximately 15.50cm. high to the top of the lid, roughly 15.50cm. across to the outside of the handles and weights 540 grams. The elegant Cream Pitcher with gold plated (vermeil) interior stand approximately 12.50m. high to the top of the spout, is roughly 17.00cm. across from the tip of the spout to the outside of the handle and weights 310 grams. Each of the above bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Odiot sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The massive serving tray is approximately 55.00cm. in length to the outside of the handles, 35.00cm. across at its widest point and weights approximately 2,300 grams. It bears the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 hallmark, certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver, in addition to the Henin sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The House of Odiot was founded in 1690 and for over three centuries the company of silversmiths has maintained it's fabulous tradition of creating fine masterpieces in 950 sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver (vermeil). For five generations the firm has been silversmiths to the Kings and Queens of Europe as well as Presidents and Emperors around the world. Today the House of Odiot still maintains it's ranking as one of the best silversmiths in the world. The Hénin family formed a veritable dynasty in design and fabrication of high end gold and sterling silver flatware and tableware pieces.Maker/Designer: Odiot, HeninOrigin:Paris, FranceDate/Period:19th CenturySilver Purity:950Size:5pcs.Hallmarks:Minerva 1, Odiot, Henin
Reserve: $22,862.00
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