French (15) piece silver vermeil tea serving set, 19th c., France, gold washed etched silver, each piece decorated with a figure in costume, includes (12) teaspoons, (1) strainer, (1) pair sugar tongs, and (1) shell-form caddy spoon, in fitted brass inlaid wood case, silver stamped with French export Mercury head, 2"h x 10.5"l x 7.5"w (box), approx. 7.3ozt

Provenance: Property of a New York City Collector

Good, some wear to gilt wash, light surface scratches typical of age and use, minor stains to silk box lining - **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.