ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH SILVER-GILT & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL EGOTIST TEA SET c.1900
20th Century French silver-gilt 'egotist' guilloche enamel tea service, comprising of a tray, teapot, a covered sugar bowl, covered milk jug, cup, saucers and tea spoon. Each silver part is gilt and enamelled with vibrant electric blue on an engine turned ground, mounted with carved geometric handles and decorated with French Empire inspired decorations on the spoon and handles.
Hallmarked French silver (950), year 1838-present, Guarantee mark (boar), Maker's mark "JM" for Jules Marie, Retailed by Appay.
Reference Number: A6384
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century French solid silver-gilt 'egotist' guilloche enamel tea service, comprising of a tray, teapot, a covered sugar bowl, covered milk jug, cup, saucers and tea spoon. Each silver part is gilt and enamelled with vibrant electric blue on an engine turned ground, mounted with carved geometric handles and decorated with French Empire inspired decorations on the spoon and handles. Hallmarked French silver (Minerva 950 standard), year 1838-present, Guarantee mark (boar), Maker's mark "JM" (Jules Marie, active 1889-1912, 5 rue Froissant, Paris), Retailed by Appay.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - no damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 13cm
Width: 21cm
Weight: 1090g
