Alexandre-Auguste Turquet (Parijs, 1855-1882). - Teapot - .950 silver
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Louis XVI revival silver teapot by Alexandre-Auguste Turquet (Paris, 1855–1882), in 950 silver, weighing 445.2 g with dimensions approximately 19.5 × 16.5 × 14 cm, featuring engraved cartouches, fine linear decoration, point-punchwork and an exceptional mascaron crown with three faces on the lid, in good condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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Description: a very fine teapot, executed in Louis XVI revival style and provided with engraved cartouches, finely turned linear decoration, punchwork and an exceptional mascaron crown with 3 different faces on top of the lid.
Origin: Paris, France
Silversmith: Alexandre-Auguste Turquet
Year: 1855-1882
Hallmarks: boar’s head, Minerva, master mark
Condition: Good
Weight: 445.2 g
Fineness: 950/1000
Dimensions: approx. 19.5 x 16.5 x 14 cm
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Lot number: A-16911
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Seller's Story
Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes.
Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us.
Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects.
We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers)
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Translated by Google TranslateDescription: a very fine teapot, executed in Louis XVI revival style and provided with engraved cartouches, finely turned linear decoration, punchwork and an exceptional mascaron crown with 3 different faces on top of the lid.
Origin: Paris, France
Silversmith: Alexandre-Auguste Turquet
Year: 1855-1882
Hallmarks: boar’s head, Minerva, master mark
Condition: Good
Weight: 445.2 g
Fineness: 950/1000
Dimensions: approx. 19.5 x 16.5 x 14 cm
*Photos are part of the description
Lot number: A-16911
All our items are shipped by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please refer to the Goudwisselkantoor website (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE), or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.
Seller's Story
Our family business has more than 40 years of experience in jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver, precious metals, coins, and banknotes.
Through our more than 150 Goudwisselkantoor offices, many fine objects are offered to us.
Because we are also active in Belgium and Germany as Goudwisselkantoor, Comptoir de l'Or and Goldwechselhaus, we continuously have a new and varied range of top objects.
We are a member of the following trade associations: 'The Antwerp Beurs for Diamond Trade & NVMH (Dutch Association of Coin Dealers)
View our current offerings on our suppliers page!
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Era
1400-1900
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Parijs
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Manufacturer/brand
Alexandre-Auguste Turquet (Parijs, 1855-1882).
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16.5 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Diameter
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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