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Lot 43
  • 43

A French Silver three-piece "Birds Nest" Tea Set, Maison Froment Meurice, Paris, circa 1850

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases with maker's mark F Froment and stamped MAISON MEURICE
  • Silver
  • height of teapot 6 3/4 in.
  • 17.2cm
bombé circular, the sides inset with birds nesting and preening surrounded by flat-chased grapevine

Condition

good condition
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