ANTIQUE 19thC RARE FRENCH SOLID SILVER HOT WATER URN / SAMOVAR c.1850
19th Century French silver rare hot water urn / samovar, on four spreading rococo scroll and shell feet, the body profusely chased in relief with scrolls and engraved with flowers, fruit and scrolls, twin handles, spout and the finial continue the same highly decorative theme. Both sides of the samovar bears the same engraved crests, one crest is partially rubbed.
Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950), Paris, year 1838-present, Marks for Alexandre-Auguste Turquet.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4275
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century French solid silver exceptionally rare hot water urn / samovar, on four spreading rococo scroll and shell feet, the body profusely chased in relief with scrolls and engraved with flowers, fruit and scrolls, twin handles, spout and the finial continue the same highly decorative theme. Both sides of the samovar bears the same engraved crests, one crest is partially rubbed.
All parts Hallmarked French silver (Minerva, 950 standard), Paris, year 1838-present, Marks for Alexandre-Auguste Turquet (active between 1855-1882, rue Bourg-I'Abbe, Paris)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 46cm
Width (each): 23 x 28cm
Total Weight: 4300g
