### DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement solid silver bachelor tea & coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug, tray and cup with saucer. The set is extremely unusual in design and finely crafted, engraved with highly-decorative flowers and birds in the oriental inspired style.

Each piece is Hallmarked French silver (950 standard), Paris, year 1870-90, Maker's mark A.A in a lozenge (unknown to me), each base is stamped "E. MAYER" retailer's mark. The quality and the design are outstanding, this is surely the product of a preeminent French designer and silversmith.













### CONDITION

In Excellent Condition - No Damage.

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SIZE

COFFEE POT
Height: 12cm
Width: 12 x 9cm
Weight: 215g

TEAPOT
Height: 9.5cm
Width: 13 x 10cm
Weight: 236g

SUGAR BOWL
Height: 7cm
Width: 12 x 8.5cm
Weight: 170g

CREAM JUG
Height: 6cm
Width: 9 x 6.5cm
Weight: 93g

CUPS & SAUCERS
Height: 6cm
Width: 11.5cm
Weight: 230g

TRAY
Height: 4cm
Width: 42 x 30cm
Weight: 1325g