A Restauration silver confiturier and a silver-plated wine chariot, Charles-Louis Dupré / Christofle, Paris, 1819-38 / c. 1870

the first with cut-glass body and late Empire-style handles, engraved "Paris 1834" and with presentation inscriptions in English, fitted with twelve gilt teaspoons by another maker, similar date; the chariot formed of fruiting grapevine, marked on axle

feet pushed in slightly, otherwise good condition; chariot slightly out skewed and wheels a little lose, dents to front pull and some wear on high spots, but charming
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