"Cup And Saucer Gilt Silver Napoleon III By Vautrin Orfèvre / 2 Pieces Available"
Large tea cup resting on a pedestal and its saucer in gilded silver, guilloché with trompe l'oeil decoration and dots over the entire surface, an engraved triple fillet underlines the edges of the set. An oval monogram cartouche with decoration of acanthus leaves is engraved in the center on the belly of the cup and on the terrace of the saucer. Handle is in silver with scrolls of Napoleon III Style foliage. Silver Minerva hallmarks 950/1000 Master Goldsmith hallmarks: Vautrin Nicolas, Paris circa 1850 Max height: 8.8 cm Cup diameter: 11 cm Saucer diameter: 16.1 cm Weight: 260 g Very good condition / without dents or scratches/ another identical ensemble is available for sale /
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