Cooper: Cup And Saucer In Guilloché And Vermeil Solid Silver. 19th Century, Napoleon III

Superb cup and saucer, both entirely guilloché.

The saucer is guilloché with a design of concentric grains of rice bordered by a frieze of dots. The central section curves upwards to elevate the cup.

The cup features the same design of wavy lines and a frieze of dots. An oval cartouche is left blank.

It rests on a footed base, lending lightness to the cup.

The architecturally designed handle is adorned with foliage.

The interior of the cup is gilt silver.

Both pieces are hallmarked:

. Minerva 1st standard (pre-1973) for 950/1000 silver
. Maker's mark: CT with a quill and plowshare for Cesar Tonnelier, active between 1845 and 1882.

A very fine set characterized by its preciousness and elegance, enhanced by the fine, extensive guilloché work, the seamless integration of the saucer's center and the cup's foot, and the interior gilt finish.

7 cm high at the handle
12.5 cm in diameter for the saucer

157.9 grams

Superb condition. Minor scratches from use and a very slight deformation at the base of the cup.

Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of the World: €35