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An antique French silver tea or coffee cup and saucer circa 1860

About the Item

This most stylish heavy French solid silver tea or coffee cup and matching saucer are boldly marked in several places with the French high grade Minerva silver mark for .950 grade silver. This most restrained piece is of an elegant but simple form with a beautiful naturalistic handle which separates at the top and terminates on all three ends with a fine hand chased leaf. The cup and saucer have a stylish engine turned and dotted decoration with a broad classical Greek boarder above. Each piece has a hand engraved foliate cartouche with the central initials of the original owner, cleverly incorporated into the main decoration. French circa 1860 Size of cup Height 4.5cm x width 10.5cm x depth 8.5cm Size of saucer Height 2.5cm x width 12.5cm x depth 12.5cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434236961382

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