Direct from A Chateau near Tours France, A Truly Magnificent, Original French Art Deco, 6 pc. Sterling Silver Tea / Coffee Set with Serving Tray by one of France's Premier Silversmiths "Tetard Frères'", Includes 6 Anti-Tarnish Wraps - Circa 1920s. Edmond Tétard took over the business of the renowned master silversmith Émile Hugo in 1880 and registered his mark in the August of that year giving the workshop address as 4 rue Béranger, north of the Marais in central Paris. He was a talented craftsman and his work soon came to the attention of both clients and his contemporaries. The firm specialized in creating beautiful sets of flatware and other table ware such as coffee and tea sets, candelabra plus decorative trays and urns. All the pieces featured elegant proportions and were finely wrought, many embellished with decorative details and hand engraving. He exhibited at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889 where he was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding designs and fine quality silverware, much of which was influenced by Rococo style. Têtard’s pieces were highly sought after by a discerning clientele and he became a favorite of the French aristocracy. The house reached its peak at the Colonial Exhibition of 1931 where it won 10 medals for their amazing sterling silver and vermeil creations. This magnificent sterling silver tea set in their classic art deco pattern is a stunning example of the quality and craftsmanship for which the firm is internationally known.
The stunning teapot measures roughly 19 cm. high, 24.50 cm. across from the outer edge of the handle to the tip of the spout and weights an amazing 725 grams. It is stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The majestic water fountain measures approximately 42 cm. high, 17.00 cm. across at its widest point and weights a stunning 1,775 grams. It is also stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Frères sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The dainty burner for the water fountain measures approximately 8 cm. high, 14.50 cm. across to the tip of the handle and weights 127 grams. It is also stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The elegant sugar bowl measures approximately 15.50 cm. high, 15.50 cm. across to the tips of the handles and weights 483 grams. It is also stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark.
The luxurious coffee pot measures approximately 23.50 cm. high to the top of the lid, 18.00 cm. across from the outer edge of the handle to the tip of the spout and weights 652 grams. It is also stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The cream picture measures approximately 11 cm. high to the top of the handle, 12.50 cm. across from the outer edge of the handle to the tip of the spout and weights a stunning 206 grams. It is also stamped with the French government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver in addition to the Tetard Freres sterling silver manufacturer's hallmark. The sturdy serving tray measures approximately 60 cm. in length to the tips of the handles, 39.50 cm. across and weights roughly 2,700 grams. It is silver plated and there is no wearing on the silver plate except for a small area on the bottom of one of the legs on the underside of the tray.
This is an amazing original 6 pc. art deco sterling silver tea / coffee set with serving tray dating from the 1920s by one of France's premier Silversmiths - Tetard Frères. The Set is in excellent condition. There are no monograms on any of the pieces. The teapot, coffee pot, water fountain, sugar bowl and cream pitcher bears the Tetard Frères sterling silver Manufacturer's hallmark in addition to the French Government's Head of the Minerva-1 hallmark certifying a minimum of 950 sterling silver. The serving tray is silver plated and there is no visible wearing of the silver plate. This set is in remarkably good condition for its age and reflects very little usage. The set comes with individual anti-tarnish storage wraps for each piece. This set has been very well cared for.
