Mousset: Solid Silver Coffee Pot—partridge, Dolphin, Elephant, Dragon

Désiré MOUSSET

married to Napoleon III

Extraordinary solid silver coffee pot from the Napoleon III periodentirely guilloché and resting on a fabulous four-legged base with elephant heads. The body features a remarkable numbered cartouche on each side, surrounded by spectaculardragons/griffins. The fretel depicts a partridge resting on a leafy terrace. Dolphins adorn both sides of the handle attachment. The spout is shaped like a swan. Hallmarks: Minerva 1st Title (.950) and the hallmark of Master Silversmith Désiré MOUSSET (a hallmark featuring his name and a moussoir), awarded in 1856. A Napoleon III-era coffee pot in very good condition, extraordinary for its rich decoration; it has also been serviced and cleaned by our silversmith. Absolutely beautiful...

The matching sugar bowl is also for sale (see other listing)

Please disregard any reflections in the photos.

Height: 29.9 cm

Weight: 1019.6 grams