Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Pot And Cream Pitcher, Emile Hugo, 1859 - 1880
Item History & Price
Antique FrenchSterling Silver Tea Pot and Cream Pitcher, Emile Hugo, Master Silversmith, 1859-1880
This handsome sterling silver tea pot and cream pitcher are crafted in abaluster shape with “guillochis” motifs of stylized leaves and blankcartouches on each side. The knob on the lid of the tea pot is in the shape ofa “toupie” or top. The handle of the tea pot has two small isolators. Both piecesbear the French “Minerve Premier Titre” hallmark, indicating the h...ighest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used inParis since 1838. The Minerve Premier Titre is the guarantee thatthe sterling is at least 95% silver. The tea pot also bears the maker's markconsisting of the name “Hugo” underneath a “huguenotte”, or cookingpot. Emile Hugo, famous master silversmith, was active in Parisbetween 1859 and 1880. He won awards at the Exposition Internationale in Paris in 1867. Hisworkshop was bought out by the Maison Tétard. These pieces are invery good condition with the exception of faint scratches on the surface andslight signs of wear on the isolators, all due to age and use.This stylish set will be an authentic French addition to your tablesetting or your collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Height of the tea pot: 4 1/2 inches (11.50 cm) Height of the cream pitcher: 3 1/4 inches (8.20 cm) Width of the tea pot with spout and handle: 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) Width of the cream pitcher with handle: 3 3/8 inches (8.50 cm)Total weight: 13.30 ounces (377 gr.)
Capacity
Tea pot: 400 ml
Cream pitcher: 150 ml
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Shipping Wecombine shipping when possible.Itemswill be shipped on the first shipping day after payment isreceived. Itemsin the US are sent via USPS.Itemsin Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in theitem price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
PaymentPayPal only.Paymentmust be received within 5 days of end of auction.
NotePleaseremember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such itemswill have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but thesemarks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina andcharm. We try to describe allitems as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of anobject. We give the history of anobject to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check ourinformation using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to askquestions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy Noquestions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 businessdays. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10%restocking fee.R-4166
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This handsome sterling silver tea pot and cream pitcher are crafted in abaluster shape with “guillochis” motifs of stylized leaves and blankcartouches on each side. The knob on the lid of the tea pot is in the shape ofa “toupie” or top. The handle of the tea pot has two small isolators. Both piecesbear the French “Minerve Premier Titre” hallmark, indicating the h...ighest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used inParis since 1838. The Minerve Premier Titre is the guarantee thatthe sterling is at least 95% silver. The tea pot also bears the maker's markconsisting of the name “Hugo” underneath a “huguenotte”, or cookingpot. Emile Hugo, famous master silversmith, was active in Parisbetween 1859 and 1880. He won awards at the Exposition Internationale in Paris in 1867. Hisworkshop was bought out by the Maison Tétard. These pieces are invery good condition with the exception of faint scratches on the surface andslight signs of wear on the isolators, all due to age and use.This stylish set will be an authentic French addition to your tablesetting or your collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Height of the tea pot: 4 1/2 inches (11.50 cm) Height of the cream pitcher: 3 1/4 inches (8.20 cm) Width of the tea pot with spout and handle: 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) Width of the cream pitcher with handle: 3 3/8 inches (8.50 cm)Total weight: 13.30 ounces (377 gr.)
Capacity
Tea pot: 400 ml
Cream pitcher: 150 ml
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Shipping Wecombine shipping when possible.Itemswill be shipped on the first shipping day after payment isreceived. Itemsin the US are sent via USPS.Itemsin Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office.Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in theitem price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what theseadditional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
PaymentPayPal only.Paymentmust be received within 5 days of end of auction.
NotePleaseremember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such itemswill have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but thesemarks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina andcharm. We try to describe allitems as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of anobject. We give the history of anobject to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Before bidding, please double check ourinformation using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to askquestions, we are happy to reply! Please look at our photos. Return Policy Noquestions asked return policy. Items must be returned in 14 businessdays. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10%restocking fee.R-4166
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