"Jp Allard, Ottoman Style Tea And Coffee Service In Sterling Silver First Title, Ca.1845."
4-piece silver service in the Ottoman-inspired neo-Renaissance style. In solid silver 1st title 934/1000. Belgian work. 1st half 19th. Goldsmith work: made by one of the greatest goldsmiths of the time. Joseph Philippe ALLARD. Renowned silversmith, but also a banker and he also created the Monaie de Belgique. The handles are in engraved ivory and surmounted by Griffons holding silver chains in their beaks. It would seem that this model is a unique model designed especially for the Château D 'Uccle. CASTLE of Joseph Philippe ALLARD built in 1860 in a pure neo-Renaissance style. Built by the famous architect Jean Pierre Cluysenaar. The castle was destroyed in 1958. We are in the presence of a museum piece. Presence of some small old restorations. Coffee pot height: 29 cm Teapot height: 20cm Sugar bowl height: 20 cm Creamer height: 10 cm Total weight: 2002 gr