Baluster-shaped "tête à tête" tea and coffee service in 950-thousandths vermeil, standing on a pedestal, the body decorated with arrows, Greek friezes and confronting swans, the dog-head moldings. Ivory handles (Loxodonta africana). It includes: coffee pot, teapot, milk jug, sugar tongs, covered sugar bowl and a vermeil oval tray. The wing is underlined by gadroons with chased arrows and palmettes around the edge. Minerve before 1931. Goldsmith: Savary et Savary & Fils. (Marked November 10, 1920 and crossed out June 3, 1931). Weight: 1.860 kg (Wear on the gilt). Accompanied by a Cites certificate.

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