"Auguste Leroy: Large Louis XVI Style Tea Set In Sterling Silver & Vermeil "
Heavy, yet unquestionably elegant, Louis XVI style Sterling Silver 3-piece Tea Set. This sublime set comprises a Teapot, covered Sugar Bowl and Creamer /Jug decorated with laurel garlands suspended from ribbon bows called "Marie Antoinette". Interiors of the Sugar Bowl and Creamer in Vermeil (Gold on Silver). Hallmarks Minerva 1st Title (.950) and Hallmarks of the Master Goldsmith Auguste LEROY received in 1891 with the signature in full “A. LEROY 22 r Reaumur Paris”. This high quality Louis XVI style tea set is in excellent condition, furthermore revised and cleaned by our Goldsmith, good density of the pieces (Service of + 2 kgs), and only micro-scratches from use to note. A pure marvel to discover through the attached photos...
Do not take into account the reflections in the photos.
Height / Weight of Teapot : 22.5 cm / 1076.8 g
Height / Weight of Sugar Bowl : 16.5 cm / 601.2 g
Height / Weight of Creamer : 15 cm / 336.8 g
Total Weight of Set : 2014 .8 grams