Title: PUIFORCAT / HERMES ANTIQUE 5pc. 950 STERLING SILVER TEA SET + TRAY, 1850-1899Maker/Designer: Puiforcat (Hermes) & TetardOrigin: FranceDate/Period: 19th CenturySilver Purity: 950Quantity: 5 pcs.Hallmarks: Minerva 1Provenance: Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 5pc. 19th Century Original French 950 Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Set by Two of the World's Premier French Silversmiths the "House of Puiforcat" Currently Owned by Hermes and Tetard Freres in "Near New" Condition circa late 1890s. Privately Commissioned, Each Piece in this Magnificent Set has been Meticulously Crafted by Hand to the Highest of International Standards, Unparalleled French 19th Century Elegance and Quality Traditionally Reserved for the World's Elite, NO MONOGRAMS. The magnificent teapot measures roughly 19.50 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 24.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle, and weights 613 grams. It is stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark (certifying a minimum of 950 silver) as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The House of Puiforcat is currently owned by Hermes and is located at 48 Avenue Gabriel in the 8th arrondissment in Paris. Each pieces comes with it's own anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The amazing Coffee Pot measures roughly 24.00 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 19.00 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights a massive 742 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The elegant sugar bowl measures roughly 14.50 cm. high to the top of the lid, approximately 14.50 cm. across to the tips of the handles and weights 451 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The elegant cream pitcher measures approximately 13.00 cm. high to the top of the handle, roughly 12.50 cm. across from the tip of the spout to the end of the handle and weights 229 grams. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Puiforcat" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The accompanying sterling silver serving tray is made by Tetard Freres. It measures approximately 64.00 cm. in length to the tips of it's handles, roughly 39.50 cm. across at its widest point and weights and astounding 2.7+ kilograms. It is also stamped with the French Government's Head of the Minerva 1 Hallmark as well as the "Tetard Freres" sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.Additional Information: ---
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