Silver Pitcher And Cup-and-saucer Set, A Gift From Emperor Napoleon To Eugénie

Imperial Gift

from Napoleon III and Eugénie

Extremely rare shaped box set with its silver service, including a self-pouring pitcher and a cup and saucer. Box engraved with the monogram of Napoleon and Eugénie (NE), surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Each piece of the service features a blank cartouche design framed by leafy and flowering branches. Marked with the Minerva hallmark (1st Title, 950) and the hallmarks of master silversmith CHAUCHEFOIN & Co., who was active from 1859 to 1865. An Imperial gift in very good overall condition; it has also been inspected and cleaned by our silversmith. The only minor flaw worth noting is a small trace of solder at the attachment point of the cup’s handle. For the discerning collector...

Pitcher Height: 13.4 cm

Saucer Diameter: 11.7 cm

Cup Diameter (excluding handle): 8.7 cm

Set Weight: 321.6 grams

Total Weight (with Case): 1,006.2 grams