ANTIQUE 19thC RARE FRENCH ODIOT SOLID SILVER HOT WATER URN / SAMOVAR c.1830
19th Century French silver rare hot water urn / samovar, on a square base on cast scroll paw ball feet, profusely chased in relief with flowers, fruit and seashells, twin handles and the finial continue the same theme. The front of the samovar bears the family initials 'AC' and the back the family crest 'FIT VIA VI' - (finds a way),
Hallmarked French silver (950), Paris, year 1819-1938, Marks for Maison Odiot - Charles Nicolas Odiot.
Reference Number: A4199
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French solid silver exceptionally rare hot water urn / samovar, on a square base on cast scroll paw ball feet, profusely chased in relief with flowers, fruit and seashells, twin handles and the finial continue the same theme. The front of the samovar bears the family initials 'AC' and the back the family crest 'FIT VIA VI' - (finds a way),
Hallmarked French silver (950 standard), Paris, year 1819-1938, Marks for Maison Odiot - Charles Nicolas Odiot (active 1827-1869), each base stamped "ODIOT A PARIS". Charles Nicolas Odiot inherited the direction of Odiot in 1827 and was purveyor of silverware by appointment to His Majesty the King Louis-Philippe and to the Royal Family of Orleans, excelling in the revived rocaille style.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 44cm
Width (each): 44 x 40cm
Total Weight: 3860g
