Lot 145
  • 145

Service à thé égoïste en vermeil comrpenant une théière, un pot à lait et un sucrier couvert à fonds plats par Falize, Paris, vers 1900

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • within original fitted case stamped Falize Orfèvre Joaillier 6 Rue d'Antin PARIS, the teapot stamped Falize Orf Paris, with ivory finials and handles
  • Poids total 694 gr; haut. de la théière 10,5 cm
  • 22oz 6dwt all in; the teapot 4in high
dans son coffret d'origine estampé Falize Orfèvre Joaillier 6 Rue d'Antin PARIS, la théière estampée Falize Orf Paris, les anses et prises en ivoire

Condition

In overall very good condition. Marks: Teapot fully marked under the base, the cover with title mark. Sugar-bowl fully marked under the base, cover with title mark. Milk-jug fully marked.
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Catalogue Note

Lucien Falize installe son atelier en 1882 rue d'Antin, après avoir quitté l'avenue de l'Opéra. André Falize déplace l'atelier en 1911 pour le 17 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Pour une cafetière en argent d'un décor assez proche appelé "demi-boules", datée de 1902 et aujourd'hui au musée des Arts décoratifs de Paris, voir Katherine Purcell, Falize, a Dynasty of Jewelers, p. 271.