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Goldsmith Guillot
(succ Hénin), Paris
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19th-century vermeil tea chest (gold over sterling silver) including :
- 12 spoons with pointed spoons 13.5 cm
- sugar tongs 14.5 cm
- square tea strainer, complete 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm
- spoon rest 10.8 cm; spoon width: 5 cm
Set hallmarked Minerve title 2 + goldsmith's hallmark: a penknife above and a star below the initials "E&G".
Total net weight: 241 grams
In excellent condition considering its age, vermeil in place on each piece, no deformation, magnificent pieces richly decorated with scrolls and floral decoration.
Photos taken before cleaning, traces of oxidation visible on the pieces.
Delivered in its original box, pink velvet inside, faded and worn outside, key missing.
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