Alphonse Debain - Cruet set - Art Nouveau - Rococo-inspired lines - .950 silver - Large model
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Antique French solid silver oil and vinegar cruet set (950/1000) by Alphonse Debain, Paris, featuring engraved crystal bottles with stoppers, a Rococo-inspired stand with four scroll feet, and dimensions of 28 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 13 cm deep (gross weight about 900 g).
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Antique French Solid Silver Oil & Vinegar Cruet Set
Paris, ca. 1911–1916
Elegant and refined oil and vinegar cruet set in solid French silver (950/1000), complete with its original engraved crystal bottles and stoppers. This refined table piece perfectly illustrates the high standards of Parisian silver production in the early 20th century.
The silver stand is richly modelled with flowing Rococo-inspired lines, shell and foliage motifs, and stands on four scroll feet. The central handle is gracefully shaped, allowing the set to be easily carried to the table. The crystal bottles are finely engraved with classic decorative cartouches and fitted with faceted stoppers, specifically designed for oil and vinegar service.
Crafted by Alphonse Debain, a renowned Parisian silversmith active in the late 19th and early 20th century, well known for his high-quality table silver.
The maker’s mark depicts a rowboat with two men, struck in a horizontal lozenge, used by Debain between 1911 and 1916.
Hallmarks :
French Minerva head, 1st standard (950/1000 silver)
Maker’s mark: Alphonse Debain – rowboat with two men
Dimensions & Weight approx.
Height: approx. 28 cm
Length: approx. 23 cm
Width: approx. 13 cm
Weight (excluding glass bottles ): approx. 454 grams
Gross weight approx. 900 grams.
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Paris Apartment tableware
Such oil and vinegar sets were an essential element of refined French dining, intended for both daily use and formal table settings. They allowed olive oil and wine vinegar to be elegantly presented and precisely poured during meals, combining practicality with decorative appeal.
Very good antique condition, consistent with age and careful use. The silver shows light surface wear and fine hairline scratches. The crystal bottles are intact and well preserved ( one minor chip on the rim almost no visable ) .
A high-quality Parisian oil and vinegar cruet set by a respected French silversmith, combining solid silver and engraved crystal. A beautiful and functional piece of early 20th-century French table silver, ideal for collectors, refined interiors, or elegant dining presentation.
Perfectly suited for Catawiki collectors seeking authentic French silver of documented origin and craftsmanship.
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Well packed and insured.
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Antique French Solid Silver Oil & Vinegar Cruet Set
Paris, ca. 1911–1916
Elegant and refined oil and vinegar cruet set in solid French silver (950/1000), complete with its original engraved crystal bottles and stoppers. This refined table piece perfectly illustrates the high standards of Parisian silver production in the early 20th century.
The silver stand is richly modelled with flowing Rococo-inspired lines, shell and foliage motifs, and stands on four scroll feet. The central handle is gracefully shaped, allowing the set to be easily carried to the table. The crystal bottles are finely engraved with classic decorative cartouches and fitted with faceted stoppers, specifically designed for oil and vinegar service.
Crafted by Alphonse Debain, a renowned Parisian silversmith active in the late 19th and early 20th century, well known for his high-quality table silver.
The maker’s mark depicts a rowboat with two men, struck in a horizontal lozenge, used by Debain between 1911 and 1916.
Hallmarks :
French Minerva head, 1st standard (950/1000 silver)
Maker’s mark: Alphonse Debain – rowboat with two men
Dimensions & Weight approx.
Height: approx. 28 cm
Length: approx. 23 cm
Width: approx. 13 cm
Weight (excluding glass bottles ): approx. 454 grams
Gross weight approx. 900 grams.
Wedding Gift
Paris Apartment tableware
Such oil and vinegar sets were an essential element of refined French dining, intended for both daily use and formal table settings. They allowed olive oil and wine vinegar to be elegantly presented and precisely poured during meals, combining practicality with decorative appeal.
Very good antique condition, consistent with age and careful use. The silver shows light surface wear and fine hairline scratches. The crystal bottles are intact and well preserved ( one minor chip on the rim almost no visable ) .
A high-quality Parisian oil and vinegar cruet set by a respected French silversmith, combining solid silver and engraved crystal. A beautiful and functional piece of early 20th-century French table silver, ideal for collectors, refined interiors, or elegant dining presentation.
Perfectly suited for Catawiki collectors seeking authentic French silver of documented origin and craftsmanship.
Catawiki smart shipping services.
Well packed and insured.
#Exclusiveselection
Details
Specific region of origin
Paris
Silver type
.950 silver
Gross weight
909 g
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Large model
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Alphonse Debain
Material
Crystal, Silver
Model
Art Nouveau - Rococo-inspired lines
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Silver, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
28 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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