Swiss Riviera Luxury – H. BEARD Montreux Art Nouveau Silver‑Plated Coffee & Tea Service (4 pcs) Highest Plating Grade “A” (23A) • Exceptional Condition** A refined and rare Swiss Art Nouveau coffee & tea service created by the prestigious Montreux atelier H. BEARD, a workshop documented in the historical study Histoire de la famille Beard (Montreux). Produced for the elegant lifestyle of the Vaud and Geneva Riviera, Beard’s tableware was renowned for its luxury craftsmanship, serving refined private households and demanding clients across the Lakeside region. This service embodies the full aesthetics of Art Nouveau: flowing organic contours, sculpted cabriole feet, elongated handles and stylised botanical motifs — a true expression of early–mid 20th‑century Swiss decorative metalwork. Highlights: - Swiss luxury silver‑plating by H. BEARD, Montreux — a workshop associated with premium Riviera Hotels and households. - Elegant Art Nouveau silhouette: fluid lines, curved spouts, acanthus‑leaf feet, decorative finials. - Mark 23A stamped on the pieces: the model number plus “A” = highest plating grade, used only for deluxe thick silver‑plating. - From a single Swiss family; kept mostly as a display cabinet piece, not in daily use — hence the exceptionally well‑preserved plating. - A level of quality comparable to Christofle, interpreted through Swiss premium craftsmanship: discreet luxury, heavier plating, meticulous detailing. Composition (4 pieces) - Coffee pot with lid - Tea pot with lid - Sugar bowl with lid - Creamer / milk jug Maker & Plating Details - the stamp “23A” — a combined code indicating the production model (23) and the highest silver‑plating class (A). This classification was used by top Swiss workshops to denote thick, deluxe silver‑plate, intended for luxury households and long‑lasting shine. The mirror‑smooth surface, absence of wear and the stable tone of the metal confirm the premium plating quality. Style & Presence This service showcases the characteristic Art Nouveau vocabulary: - flowing curves, - organic lines, - cabriole legs with leaf‑inspired motifs, - decorative finials with botanical relief. Placed on a table, console or sideboard, it has the unmistakable visual presence of Swiss Riviera luxury — subtle, refined and elegant. Condition - Exceptional, near‑mint condition - No scratches, no thinning, no abrasions, no dents - Brilliant mirror polish - Interior gold‑tone of the creamer preserved - All parts original and matching The service remained in one Swiss household in Montreux, displayed in a cabinet and rarely used, which directly explains its outstanding conservation. Shipping All pieces will be professionally packed, individually protected and shipped with full insurance. Double‑boxed packaging ensures optimal safety during international transport. A rare Swiss Riviera Art Nouveau service H. BEARD pieces seldom appear outside private collections. A set in such condition — highest plating grade “A”, flawless surfaces, cabinet‑kept provenance — is an exceptional find and a wonderful opportunity for collectors of Swiss metalwork, lovers of Art Nouveau, or admirers of swiss‑level luxury.