"19th Century Coffee Pot And Sugar Bowl In Sterling Silver "
Superb and elegant set composed of a coffee maker and a sugar bowl in solid silver from the house Victor BOIVIN Victor Boivin, brother of the French jeweler René Boivin whose house was founded in 1890, succeeds his father, Jules Boivin (active from 20 January 1862, to February 1, 1881, at 15 rue des quatre fils in Paris, specializing in "small table games". Victor Boivin moved to 5 rue de Montmorency in 1897. His house was taken over by Ravinet d'Enfert. of master goldsmith is presented in a diamond: Initials "VB", framed by two stars. The upper star is surmounted by an inverted crescent. This Louis XVI style set rests on a shower base, it is decorated with a garland of leaves. oak and laurel, taken with acanthus leaves. High quality work in excellent condition bearing the hallmark with the head of Minerva 1st title and weighing 682 grams for the coffee pot and 456 grams for the sugar bowl.