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ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER TEA & COFFEE SET, CHARLES MERITE, PARIS c.1880

Antique late 19th Century French magnificent four piece tea and coffee service, in the Louis XVI-style, The set comprises a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and cream jug, all cast and chased with classical friezes and acanthus leaf borders. Each piece features a vacant cartouche adorned with a bow-tied ribbon, complemented by laurel garlands throughout. The handles are embellished with garland swags, terminating in pinecone finials. The lidded sugar bowl is particularly striking, embellished with large cast satyr heads holding swinging garlands. This exquisite ensemble showcases intricate craftsmanship and classical elegance, making it a stunning addition to any collection.

Each piece is Hallmarked French silver (950 high-standard), Paris, Maker's mark for Charles Mérite

Reference Number: A10299