Charles Harleux - Teapot - .950 silver - Solid Silver Minerva 950
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French solid silver teapot by silversmith Charles Harleux, Minerve 1er titre 950, Louis XV Rocaille style, circa 1891, height about 19–20 cm, gross weight 356 g, monogrammed medallion, in excellent condition with light signs of use.
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Beautiful solid French silver teapot (or coffee pot) in the Louis XV style, crafted by silversmith Charles Harleux, as evidenced by his maker's mark in a lozenge.
It is stamped Minerve first titre (950/1000), guaranteeing high-quality silver, and dates from the late 19th century (around 1891).
This elegant piece features a baluster silhouette resting on four feet with rocaille decoration. The spout is richly molded with spirals and the lid is topped with a leafy knop handle. Each side is adorned with a ribbon-bow medallion, one bearing an elegant engraved monogram.
The quality of the chasing, harmonious proportions, and the finesse of execution attest to the craftsman’s savoir-faire of silversmith Charles Harleux, active in Paris at the end of the 19th century.
* Silversmith: Charles Harleux (lozenge mark)
* French solid silver
* Minerve first titre hallmark (950/1000)
* Master mark: Charles Harleux
* France, around 1891
* Louis XV / Rocaille style
* Height: approximately 19 to 20 cm
* Gross weight: 356 g
* Monogram engraved in a ribbon medallion
* Very good overall condition, beautiful original patina. Normal signs of wear for a piece over 130 years old.
This teapot will appeal to both collectors of French silverware and lovers of quality objects and classic decoration.
Swift and careful shipping, with secure packaging.
Beautiful solid French silver teapot (or coffee pot) in the Louis XV style, crafted by silversmith Charles Harleux, as evidenced by his maker's mark in a lozenge.
It is stamped Minerve first titre (950/1000), guaranteeing high-quality silver, and dates from the late 19th century (around 1891).
This elegant piece features a baluster silhouette resting on four feet with rocaille decoration. The spout is richly molded with spirals and the lid is topped with a leafy knop handle. Each side is adorned with a ribbon-bow medallion, one bearing an elegant engraved monogram.
The quality of the chasing, harmonious proportions, and the finesse of execution attest to the craftsman’s savoir-faire of silversmith Charles Harleux, active in Paris at the end of the 19th century.
* Silversmith: Charles Harleux (lozenge mark)
* French solid silver
* Minerve first titre hallmark (950/1000)
* Master mark: Charles Harleux
* France, around 1891
* Louis XV / Rocaille style
* Height: approximately 19 to 20 cm
* Gross weight: 356 g
* Monogram engraved in a ribbon medallion
* Very good overall condition, beautiful original patina. Normal signs of wear for a piece over 130 years old.
This teapot will appeal to both collectors of French silverware and lovers of quality objects and classic decoration.
Swift and careful shipping, with secure packaging.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Solid Silver Minerva 950
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Charles Harleux
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
19 cm
Width
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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