Large tureen with presentation tray in French silver punched Law 950 Tetard Freres, S. XIX. With handles of the tureen topped with shell and tray handles topped with pices that intertwine their tails that relate to the engraved decoration of both the tureen and the tray based on fish, shells and seashells. On the tray there are also classic vases with anemones and shells. Tétard's grandfather founded the company in 1880 on Rue Béranguer. Thanks to the creative personality of Tétard in 1930 the firm was a success, he worked with the silversmith Bizouard. Weight: 8, 422 Kg Tureen dimensions: 29 x 25 x 42 Presentation tray dimensions: 10 x 44 x 74 cm

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