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JEAN DEPRÉS (1889-1980) / Hammered Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service with Olive Wood Handles. Each piece is signed and dates from the Art Deco/Modernist period.
I am offering the tray, which is by Ercuis and not by Jean Després, but is still from the Art Deco period.
Jean Després – Important Hammered Silver-Plated Tea and Coffee Service
Elegant and rare complete hammered silver-plated tea and coffee service, attributed to the French silversmith Jean Després, a major figure of the Art Deco movement.
This service is distinguished by its emblematic modernist aesthetic: powerful spherical forms, a hammered surface that subtly captures the light, and carved wooden handles providing a warm and functional contrast. The set perfectly reflects the industrial influence and avant-garde spirit characteristic of Després' work.
It includes:
a teapot
a coffee pot
a covered sugar bowl
a milk jug
the tray is from the Art Deco period but not by Jean Després.
French work from the 20th century, in the style of 1930s designs, a period during which Jean Després established a bold style inspired by aviation and mechanics.
Condition: good overall condition, with a patina consistent with age.
Material: hammered silver-plated metal, wooden handles and knobs.
Significance:
This type of service is particularly sought after by Art Deco collectors and lovers of French modernist design. It also makes a striking decorative piece, ideal for a refined table setting or a display case.
Ref: QX6SW45LNO