Antique French Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Veyrat, 1838-1840 King Louis-Philippe

Description

Antique French Sterling Silver Coffee Pot,
Jean-François
Veyrat
,
Master Silversmith, 1838-1840, King
Louis-Philippe
Period
T
his handsome sterling silver coffee pot is beautifully crafted in a baluster shape with motifs of large leaves and berries in relief. The knob on the lid is in the shape of a flower. The coffee pot stands on three feet and has a wooden handle. It is monogrammed with the initials “
F.D.
”. Both the lid and the pot bear the French “
Minerve
Premier
Titre
” hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. The
Minerve
Premier
Titre
is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver.  The lid and the pot also bear the maker's mark consisting of the name “
Veyrat
” and two stars.
Jean-François
Veyrat
, master silversmith in Paris, was located in the rue de la Tour between 1832 and 1840. The
Minerve
hallmark, along with the maker’s mark, allows this coffee pot to be dated between the years 1838 and 1840, during the reign of King
Louis-Philippe
. It is in very good condition with the exception of faint scratches, very tiny superficial dents, a very small chip on the wooden handle and some darkening on the interior, not unusual for a piece that has been around for 180 years. This
Louis-Philippe
period coffee pot will be an authentic French addition to your table setting or your collection. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Dimensions
Height: 10 inches (25.50 cm)
Diameter: 5 ½ inches (14 cm)
Width with spout and handle: 8 5/8 inches (22 cm)
Weight: 1.72 pounds (779 gr.)
--------------------------------
Shipping
We combine shipping when possible.
Items will be shipped on the
first shipping day after payment is received.
Items in the US are sent via USPS.
Items in Paris, France, are sent by registered mail via the French Post Office.
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charge. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying
.
Payment
PayPal
only.
Payment must be received within 5 days of end of auction.
Note
Please remember that you are bidding on an antique or vintage item and all such items will have some signs of wear and tear from passage through the years, but these marks of history are what distinguishes it from the new and gives it patina and charm.
We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object.
We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes.
Before bidding, please double check our information using your own reference materials and don’t hesitate to ask questions, we are happy to reply!
Please look at our photos.
Return Policy
No questions asked return policy. Items must be returned in
14
business days. Item must be returned undamaged, in its original condition and packed, shipped, and insured in the same manner. Buyer pays return shipping and a 10% restocking fee
.
A-496
Visit our Store
And see more beautiful examples of French silver.
Be sure to add us to your list of
Favorite stores
!