‘Have nothing in your
houses that you do not consider to be beautiful or useful.’
William Morris
French Art Deco Coffee/Tea
Service by Ercuis – “Saigon” Model - 1934
One of the most iconic coffee and tea
services of the 1930’s –by the famous French silversmith company Ercuis – is
the “Saigon” model, created in 1934 and produced until 1937.
All pieces are heavily silverplated with
macassar ebony handles/knobs.
The coffee pot measures 7 ¼ inches high
to the top of the knob and is 3 ¾ inches in diameter.
The tea pot is 6 ½ inches high and 4 ½
inches in diameter.
The cream/milk jug is 3 ¼ inches high
and 2 ½ inches in diameter.
The lidded sugar bowl is 4 ¼ inches high
and 3 7/8 inches in diameter.
It comes with an elegant art deco tray by François Frionnet from the 1930’s, since the set’s original owners replaced it, deciding that the Ercuis tray was too large and too heavy. This tray measures 12 ¼ inches wide by 16 5/8 inches long with no handles and 21 5/8 inches long with the handles.
All pieces are in very good condition,
with very faint traces of surface wear and the pots’ interiors are perfectly
clean, ready to be used.
Finding a complete Ercuis “Saigon”
coffee and tea service in very good condition, is rare as most of them became
family heirlooms.
Ercuis along with Christofle was and
still is one of the two major silversmith companies in France and known for its
exceptional tableware.
Please
read before purchasing
Vintage and antique
objects have lived and been used and because of that, they sometimes show it.
The condition of the object is described as accurately as possible, including
its character flaws. But that is really part of the attraction and enjoyment of
an old piece.
Packing & Shipping
Objects are packed and
shipped with the greatest care. Please verify the package upon receipt and
inform the postal authorities of any damage. Shipping costs are always combined
for multiple purchases.
Returns
If there is a problem,
please send me an email within 7 days of receipt of the item, explaining the
situation and I will reply as quickly as possible. The item must be sent back
in the same condition and in the same packaging. The
buyer pays for the return postage costs.