ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER TEA & COFFEE SET, CHARLES MERITE, PARIS c.1880
Antique late 19th Century French magnificent four piece tea and coffee service, in the Louis XVI-style, The set comprises a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and cream jug, all cast and chased with classical friezes and acanthus leaf borders. Each piece features a vacant cartouche adorned with a bow-tied ribbon, complemented by laurel garlands throughout. The handles are embellished with garland swags, terminating in pinecone finials. The lidded sugar bowl is particularly striking, embellished with large cast satyr heads holding swinging garlands. This exquisite ensemble showcases intricate craftsmanship and classical elegance, making it a stunning addition to any collection.
Each piece is Hallmarked French silver (950 high-standard), Paris, Maker's mark for Charles Mérite
Reference Number: A10299
Antique late 19th Century French magnificent four piece tea and coffee service, in the Louis XVI-style, The set comprises a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and cream jug, all cast and chased with classical friezes and acanthus leaf borders. Each piece features a vacant cartouche adorned with a bow-tied ribbon, complemented by laurel garlands throughout. The handles are embellished with garland swags, terminating in pinecone finials. The lidded sugar bowl is particularly striking, embellished with large cast satyr heads holding swinging garlands. This exquisite ensemble showcases intricate craftsmanship and classical elegance, making it a stunning addition to any collection.
Each piece is Hallmarked French silver (950 high-standard), Paris, Maker's mark for Charles Mérite
Reference Number: A10299
Antique late 19th Century French magnificent four piece tea and coffee service, in the Louis XVI-style, The set comprises a coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, and cream jug, all cast and chased with classical friezes and acanthus leaf borders. Each piece features a vacant cartouche adorned with a bow-tied ribbon, complemented by laurel garlands throughout. The handles are embellished with garland swags, terminating in pinecone finials. The lidded sugar bowl is particularly striking, embellished with large cast satyr heads holding swinging garlands. This exquisite ensemble showcases intricate craftsmanship and classical elegance, making it a stunning addition to any collection.
Each piece is Hallmarked French silver (950 high-standard), Paris, Maker's mark for Charles Mérite
Reference Number: A10299
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Charles Mérite, a distinguished French silversmith of the 19th century, is renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and artistic contributions to silverware. Born in 1826, Mérite trained under the finest artisans of his time, developing a style that seamlessly blended traditional techniques with innovative designs. His works were characterized by intricate details and a refined elegance that appealed to both aristocratic and bourgeois clientele. Mérite's pieces often featured motifs inspired by classical art and nature, reflecting the broader artistic trends of the Romantic period.
Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades and exhibited at prestigious international expositions, solidifying his reputation as a master silversmith. His legacy continues to influence contemporary silver artisans, and his works are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs of fine silver.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
COFFEE POT
Height: 28 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Weight: 1015 g
TEAPOT
Height: 21 cm
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 18 cm
Weight: 1155 g
SUGAR BOWL
Height: 18 cm
Width: 19 cm
Depth: 16.5 cm
Weight: 1140 g
CREAM JUG
Height: 19.5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Weight: 490 g