"Silver Vermeil Tea Coffee Spoons Service Minerva Devaux Napoleon III 19th Century"
Finely chiseled silver vermeil tea (and/or coffee) service decorated with small flowers, consisting of 12 spoons, a sugar tong, a tea strainer and a tea leaf, Minerve hallmark (2nd title) and Devaux* silversmith, in their original mahogany box, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. This service is in very good condition and is of remarkable quality. The box has its key. Please note: tiny restored cracks on the box, micro-scratches and slight wear on the silver, see photos. * Silversmith Jean Devaux (1838-1851): initials JD and a fork. Dimensions: box 27.6 cm x 18.7 cm Length: spoons 14.2 cm / sugar tongs 16.5 cm Weight: silver 172 grams Reference: 600 225 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com