C.F. Varmé - Cruet set - .934 silver
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An oil and vinegar silver and crystal set in Louis XVI style from France, dating to ca. 1786–1789, by Claude-François Varmé, with a 934 g silver weight (950/1000) and 1358 g total weight including two original crystal decanters with silver stoppers on chains; dimensions about 27 × 27 cm, depth 15 cm, one decanter has a crack.
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Exceptional and museum-quality silver oil and vinegar set in refined Louis XVI style, dating from the late 18th century. This monumental ensemble consists of a richly decorated silver holder, crowned with an urn-shaped spice compartment. The holder features classical acanthus leaf motifs and garlands. The whole rests on four elegantly shaped feet, giving the object a stately and architectural appearance.
The set is complete with the two original crystal carafes, equipped with silver stoppers that are attached to the holder by chains. When in use, the stoppers can be neatly placed in designated holders, a typical functional and decorative element from the late 18th century.
The silverwork is finely worked and engraved and testifies to high craftsmanship. The piece bears the master mark CFV of the silversmith Claude-François Varmé, active from 1756 to 1789. Additionally, the piece is stamped with the Contremarque (Poinçon de Recense), a tax mark applied upon a change of tax farmer (fermier général), to re-register previously marked silver, year letter P for 1787, and the Paris city mark.
The silver weight amounts to no less than 934 grams, with a total weight of 1358 grams including the crystal carafes. The generous dimensions of 27 × 27 cm emphasize the representative and ceremonial character of this object.
Condition note: in one of the crystal carafes there is a crack, consistent with age and use; this does not diminish the museum value of the silverware.
Specifications
Object: oil and vinegar set
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: France
Dating: ca. 1786–1789
Material: silver and crystal
Master: Claude-François Varmé
Hallmarks: Contremarque (Poinçon de Recense), year letter and Paris city mark
Construction: holder with urn-shaped compartment, 4 feet
Carafes: 2 original crystal carafes with silver stoppers and chains
Silver weight: 934 grams, silver fineness 950/1000
Total weight: 1358 grams
Dimensions: approx. 27 × 27 cm
Condition: one carafe with a crack
A true masterpiece of 18th-century French silversmithing, highly suitable for museum collections, top collectors, and connoisseurs of high-quality Louis XVI silver.
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Exceptional and museum-quality silver oil and vinegar set in refined Louis XVI style, dating from the late 18th century. This monumental ensemble consists of a richly decorated silver holder, crowned with an urn-shaped spice compartment. The holder features classical acanthus leaf motifs and garlands. The whole rests on four elegantly shaped feet, giving the object a stately and architectural appearance.
The set is complete with the two original crystal carafes, equipped with silver stoppers that are attached to the holder by chains. When in use, the stoppers can be neatly placed in designated holders, a typical functional and decorative element from the late 18th century.
The silverwork is finely worked and engraved and testifies to high craftsmanship. The piece bears the master mark CFV of the silversmith Claude-François Varmé, active from 1756 to 1789. Additionally, the piece is stamped with the Contremarque (Poinçon de Recense), a tax mark applied upon a change of tax farmer (fermier général), to re-register previously marked silver, year letter P for 1787, and the Paris city mark.
The silver weight amounts to no less than 934 grams, with a total weight of 1358 grams including the crystal carafes. The generous dimensions of 27 × 27 cm emphasize the representative and ceremonial character of this object.
Condition note: in one of the crystal carafes there is a crack, consistent with age and use; this does not diminish the museum value of the silverware.
Specifications
Object: oil and vinegar set
Style: Louis XVI
Origin: France
Dating: ca. 1786–1789
Material: silver and crystal
Master: Claude-François Varmé
Hallmarks: Contremarque (Poinçon de Recense), year letter and Paris city mark
Construction: holder with urn-shaped compartment, 4 feet
Carafes: 2 original crystal carafes with silver stoppers and chains
Silver weight: 934 grams, silver fineness 950/1000
Total weight: 1358 grams
Dimensions: approx. 27 × 27 cm
Condition: one carafe with a crack
A true masterpiece of 18th-century French silversmithing, highly suitable for museum collections, top collectors, and connoisseurs of high-quality Louis XVI silver.
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Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
934 g
Silver type
.934 silver
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
C.F. Varmé
Material
Crystal, Silver
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
27 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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