Alphonse Debain - Dinner set - .950 silver - cruet set
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A cruet set in first-standard silver (950/1000) from the Paris workshop of Alphonse Debain, dated 1850–1900, comprising an oval tray with a raised palmette-edged rim, four scrolling feet, two openwork decanter holders, a central baluster handle with acanthus decoration and a heart-shaped grip, two glass decanters in soda glass, and comes with certificates; condition very good.
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Cruet set made of first-standard silver (950/1000) in the Paris workshop of Alphonse Debain.
The set is composed of several elements joined together with screws. Its base consists of an oval tray bordered by a raised rim with an undulating outline. The upper edge follows the form of stylised palmette leaves, creating a continuous ornamental band. The tray rests on four scrolling feet.
Two openwork holders for the glass decanters are mounted on the base. Their bodies are formed by an interlaced pattern of overlapping circular motifs. The upper edges of the holders flare outward and repeat the decorative vocabulary of the tray, with stylised palmette leaves.
In the centre of the tray is a tall handle with a baluster-shaped stem, decorated at the base with acanthus leaves and terminating in a heart-shaped grip embellished with scrolling motifs. Approximately one-third of the way up the handle are double rings intended to hold the stoppers, also decorated with palmette ornament.
The decanters are shaped as small jugs and are made of transparent soda glass, with faceted bodies and curved loop handles.
Condition: very good.with certificates comes from my family private collection
Cruet set made of first-standard silver (950/1000) in the Paris workshop of Alphonse Debain.
The set is composed of several elements joined together with screws. Its base consists of an oval tray bordered by a raised rim with an undulating outline. The upper edge follows the form of stylised palmette leaves, creating a continuous ornamental band. The tray rests on four scrolling feet.
Two openwork holders for the glass decanters are mounted on the base. Their bodies are formed by an interlaced pattern of overlapping circular motifs. The upper edges of the holders flare outward and repeat the decorative vocabulary of the tray, with stylised palmette leaves.
In the centre of the tray is a tall handle with a baluster-shaped stem, decorated at the base with acanthus leaves and terminating in a heart-shaped grip embellished with scrolling motifs. Approximately one-third of the way up the handle are double rings intended to hold the stoppers, also decorated with palmette ornament.
The decanters are shaped as small jugs and are made of transparent soda glass, with faceted bodies and curved loop handles.
Condition: very good.with certificates comes from my family private collection
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
559 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paryż
Title additional information
cruet set
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Alphonse Debain
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
31 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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