Gorgeous, unique and rare antique bouillotte teapot on stand, with burning mechanism (a small cylinder is set on fire and keeps it), of 925 sterling silver with stunning repousse pattern, has a SOC monogram.
Hallmarked by Black, Starr & Frost with an eagle, one of the US symbols, period 1874-1909, and "sterling" (925 standard) (except for small cylinder).
Black, Starr and Frost is an iconic American manufacturer and distributor of silver and fine jewelry, an integral part of the history of the United States. Since 1810, the company has produced many items and attributes of extraordinary beauty and high, almost sacred, significance. It is Black, Starr and Frost for more than 20 million dollars. sold through Christie's auction diamond "Archduke Joseph" - the most expensive colorless diamond in the world.
Very good condition, traces of usage and age, age stains. The sliding door of the burner mechanism's keeper is slightly curved. Please see photos for more details.
Attributed by French auction house (photo is attached)
Available a set of 6 pieces, see last photo. Please, check with Seller upon amount of pieces available.
Total weight 2272.6 g/ 80.16 oz
Bouillotte: weight 1472.4 g/ 51.94 oz, height (with handle) 26.5 cm/ 10.43 in, length (from spout to handle) 22 cm/ 8.66 in
Stand: weight 672.3 g/ 23.71 oz, height 17.5 cm/ 6.88 in, length 18.5 cm/ 7.28 in
Burner mechanism's keeper: weight 127.9 g/ 4.51 oz, size 4.5x6 cm/ 1.77x2.36 in
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