Coffee pot - .950 silver
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French 950‑silver teapot dating from 1850s–1880s, in good used condition, weighing 793 g with dimensions 26 cm high, 18 cm wide and 17 cm deep, marked MINERVE, featuring a tea‑strainer in the spout, a lid with a flying eagle, and handmade craftsmanship.
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A classic French antique 950 sterling silver teapot.
A classic and exquisite piece, handcrafted with superb craftsmanship.
Practical and beautiful. Overall in excellent condition, the handle is stable and doesn't wobble. Made of natural organic material (heat-insulating gasket).
Date: 1858-1888. Marked with the French first-class silver standard MINERVE.
The spout has a filter mesh inside, functioning as a tea strainer – a very thoughtful design.
A luxurious and exquisite Louis XVI style silverware piece. The lid features a majestic flying eagle. The shape is beautiful, with smooth and elegant lines. Exquisite details and clever design demonstrate its meticulous craftsmanship, creating a unique and exquisite vessel. This entire process is purely handmade, showcasing the superb skills of the silversmiths of that era and demonstrating the great wisdom of French silversmiths. The cursive lettering on the front indicates a custom order for the nobility. A French antique sterling silver masterpiece that is both highly collectible and practical.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
Translated by Google TranslateA classic French antique 950 sterling silver teapot.
A classic and exquisite piece, handcrafted with superb craftsmanship.
Practical and beautiful. Overall in excellent condition, the handle is stable and doesn't wobble. Made of natural organic material (heat-insulating gasket).
Date: 1858-1888. Marked with the French first-class silver standard MINERVE.
The spout has a filter mesh inside, functioning as a tea strainer – a very thoughtful design.
A luxurious and exquisite Louis XVI style silverware piece. The lid features a majestic flying eagle. The shape is beautiful, with smooth and elegant lines. Exquisite details and clever design demonstrate its meticulous craftsmanship, creating a unique and exquisite vessel. This entire process is purely handmade, showcasing the superb skills of the silversmiths of that era and demonstrating the great wisdom of French silversmiths. The cursive lettering on the front indicates a custom order for the nobility. A French antique sterling silver masterpiece that is both highly collectible and practical.
Seller's Story
I am a middle-aged man living in Italy, born in the 1970s. I love life, sports, collecting, and visiting European antique fairs and shops. I collect old and medieval objects from the East and Europe, including porcelain, silverware, bronzeware, banknotes, and stamps. This is my life.
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Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
793 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
26 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
