Rare Antique French Solid Silver Teapot
Description
A beautiful antique French solid sterling vegetable dish. With wonderfully detailed foliate handles to lid and body. With stepped and scalloped edge to body, standing on rounded base. Dating from the Belle Époque era, circa 1890. Hallmarked to all parts with the French Minerva mark 1st standard, the highest standard of French sterling silver. The mark depicts the profile of Roman goddess Minerva beside the numeral 1. This indicates a silver content of 95% (higher than sterling which is 92.5%). Also stamped with the maker's mark Fray Fils, dating to circa 1890. A beautiful and high quality example of antique French silver.
Condition
In good antique condition with just expected wear.
Minor dings, scratches and surface wear throughout.
Hallmarks are clear and legible.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 15 cm
Weight: approx. 1.220 g
Shipping
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